Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais This Is Why You’re Tired, Stressed, and Not Healing | Biohacker, Dave Asprey
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Dec 17, 2025 
In a riveting conversation, biohacking pioneer Dave Asprey, founder of Bulletproof, shares his transformative journey from obesity to wellness. He discusses the power of listening to your biology instead of pushing through fatigue. Dave reveals how neurofeedback and meditation aided his recovery from personal collapse. He links mitochondrial health to emotional regulation and provides insights on the importance of darkness, sunlight, and personalized approaches to health. With a mix of science and self-awareness, he reshapes our understanding of vitality.
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From Collapse To Measurement
- Dave Asprey described being 300 pounds, exhausted, and diagnosed “fine” by doctors while still collapsing mentally and physically.
- That lived experience pushed him to “only do what works” and measure interventions personally.
Public Loss And Recovery
- Dave described losing significant wealth and telling investors they lost money, experiencing betrayal and public criticism.
- He used neurofeedback and meditation to process betrayal, grief, and regain gratitude.
Emotions Live In The Body
- Emotions are primarily embodied and arise in distributed systems, not solely in the brain.
- Mitochondria act as frontline sensors that shape emotional and physiological responses before conscious thought.