The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett The Man That’s Ageing Backwards: “I Use My Son’s Blood To Reverse My Age! I’m Now 18!” Bryan Johnson
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Aug 3, 2023 
Bryan Johnson, an entrepreneur and anti-aging pioneer, shares his groundbreaking journey from founding Braintree to reversing his own aging through intense health regimens. He invests $2 million annually into his health and discusses the intriguing concept of using his son’s blood to maintain youth. Bryan opens up about his struggles with mental health, views on humanity's future with AI, and the importance of personal well-being. His vision through Project Blueprint aims to redefine aging while emphasizing nutrition, sleep, and emotional wellness.
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Ecuadorian Inspiration
- Bryan Johnson's formative experience in Ecuador at 19 ignited a desire to improve the human race.
- This led him to pursue entrepreneurship to fund his mission.
Religious Deconstruction
- Breaking from Mormonism was torturous for Bryan Johnson, causing emotional conflict with deeply ingrained beliefs.
- This experience led him to question the reliability of his own thoughts and others'.
Ten Years of Depression
- Bryan Johnson battled depression for 10 years, triggered by stress from a failing startup, marriage, and religious conflict.
- The depression lifted only after his divorce and leaving the Mormon church.