The Art of Being Well Heavily Meditated: Biohacking the Nervous System & Consciousness | Dave Asprey
Jan 15, 2026
In this conversation, biohacking pioneer Dave Asprey discusses the power of meditation and its integration with biohacking practices. He emphasizes the importance of recovery over intense training, advocating for efficient AI-driven workouts. Asprey explores how mitochondria influence emotions and perceptions, shedding light on their role in behavior. He also shares his journey and insight into the future of human performance while outlining the goals of meditation: empathy, compassion, and resilience.
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Biohacking As A Gateway To Consciousness
- Dave Asprey positions biohacking as a gateway from physical optimization into consciousness work and spirituality.
- He argues the movement needed to start with tangible wins (diet, sleep, tech) before deeper meditation teachings would be accepted.
Personal Recovery Fueled The Movement
- Dave recounts spending half a million dollars and years reversing chronic fatigue, autoimmune issues, and obesity.
- That personal recovery drove him to build biohacking resources so others wouldn't suffer similarly.
Work Smarter, Not Harder In Fitness
- Reduce exercise time and use targeted high-intensity protocols to get better ROI per minute.
- Prioritize recovery technologies and nutrition so the body invests energy into growth, not chronic stress.
