The Wellness Mama Podcast Meditation is a Waste of Time: Becoming Heavily Meditated With Dave Asprey
Nov 10, 2025
Dave Asprey, a biohacking entrepreneur and author of Heavily Meditated, challenges conventional views on meditation. He argues it can be a waste of time without personalization, sharing his journey from Tibetan mountains to modern biohacking practices. Asprey introduces the BICEP method, revealing how brief discomfort can enhance dopamine sensitivity. He discusses the power of darkness and light on brain states and emphasizes the importance of foundational habits over trendy hacks for optimal health. Dive into techniques that achieve deeper results faster!
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Meditation Must Be Personalized
- Meditation as commonly taught is too generic and can be a waste of time if not matched to specific goals.
- Personalize meditation technique to your neuro-patterns and desired results rather than following one-size-fits-all advice.
Reach Deep States Faster
- Aim to access high meditative states quickly using targeted techniques and technologies rather than long daily hours.
- Use methods that amplify or accelerate meditation so you get deeper results in less time.
Use Brief Controlled Discomfort
- Try brief, intentional exposure to controlled pain (BICEP) for 1–3 minutes to boost dopamine sensitivity and willpower.
- Use cold plunges, brief spiky-mat sessions, or similar practices to make healthy habits easier to maintain.
