The Beyond Tomorrow Podcast with Julian Issa

What if your body’s greatest healer was already inside you, waiting to be switched on?Big Announcement: Check out the NEW FREE Beyond Tomorrow Community at skool.com/beyond-tomorrow!In this episode, stem cell scientist, author and STEMREGEN® founder Christian Drapeau shares three decades of research into the idea that adult stem cells are the body’s natural repair system - not science fiction, not just IV clinics for the elite, but a daily physiological reality. We explore how stem cells circulate to repair damaged tissues, why releasing more of your own stem cells could be a powerful lever for regeneration, and where this sits in relation to invasive stem cell therapies, celebrity biohacking, and the explosion of “miracle” products in the market. Christian breaks down the science in accessible language, walks us through his global search for plant compounds that support stem cell function, and explains how fasting, meditation, nitric-oxide-rich foods and microcirculation all intersect with the body’s repair capacity—while staying grounded in caution, evidence, and ethical responsibility.This episode is for anyone curious about stem cells, skeptical of snake oil, and ready to better understand how to work with (not against) their own biology. Nothing in this episode is medical advice; always speak to a qualified clinician before making decisions about treatments or supplements.📌 What You Will LearnHow Adult Stem Cells Act as the Body’s Repair SystemThe Difference Between Invasive Stem Cell Therapies and Daily Stem Cell MobilizationHow Certain Lifestyle Practices May Support Stem Cell Function (Fasting, Meditation, Movement)The Role of Microcirculation, Inflammation, and Nutrition in Tissue RepairHow Christian Discovered Plant-Based Compounds That Influence Stem Cell ReleaseHow to Think Critically About Hype, Marketing, and “Miracle” Regenerative ClaimsWhy Inner Work, Gratitude, and a Sense of Oneness May Matter for HealingWhat a “Heart-Led” Approach to Biohacking and Human Flourishing Looks Like⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro – Rethinking the body as a repair system03:01 Christian’s journey from neuroscience to stem cell science08:45 Discovering that adult stem cells do more than make blood13:10 From blue-green algae to global plant research18:40 How daily stem cell release works in the body23:15 Non-invasive vs invasive stem cells: safety, use cases, and nuance29:05 Foods, fasting, nitric oxide, and microcirculation34:40 Meditation, mindset, and the nervous system’s role in repair41:22 Science meets spirituality: oneness, purpose, and healing48:10 Biohacking, ego, and the problem of snake oil54:30 A practical “perfect week” to support your repair system01:00:10 Why extending healthspan must serve something bigger01:04:30 A call to build a more conscious longevity movement🎙 Hosted by Julian Issa📸 Instagram: @thebeyondtomorrowpodcast🌐 Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com📩 Email: bookings@beyondtomorrowpodcast.com🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more conversations from the edge of what is possible.Episode ResourcesChristian Drapeau – www.stemregen.coSTEMREGEN® – Information on Christian’s stem cell supplement work (not medical advice or endorsement) Book: Cracking the Stem Cell CodeFor more context, resources, and upcoming events on longevity and human flourishing, visit: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com#thebeyondtomorrowpodcast #julianissa #christiandrapeau #stemcells #regeneration #longevity #humanflourishing

What if optimism wasn’t just a mindset but a daily act of strength and self-belief?In this episode, psychiatrist and author Dr. Sue Varma unpacks the science and soul of practical optimism, a philosophy that blends positivity with action, helping us move from wishful thinking to real change. Drawing from her work with 9/11 survivors, her personal story of burnout, and decades in mental health, Dr. Varma reveals how optimism isn’t about ignoring pain, it’s about believing in the possibility of good while doing the work to make it happen.We explore why our brains are wired toward negativity, how to reframe pessimistic thoughts into growth, and what neuroscience says about the left and right sides of our emotional lives. Dr. Varma breaks down her eight pillars of practical optimism, from finding purpose and processing emotions to building self-compassion and practicing healthy habits and offers four daily anchors anyone can start today: movement, mindfulness, mastery, and meaningful connection.Discover how to turn hope into action and make optimism your superpower.📌 What You Will LearnHow to Practice Practical OptimismThe Real Difference Between Optimism and Practical OptimismHow to Reframe Negative ThinkingHow to Process Difficult EmotionsThe Four P’s That Keep You Stuck in PessimismThe Daily Habits That Boost Mental HealthHow to Strengthen Emotional Resilience⏱ Timestamps00:31 Creating a one-stop approach to prevention and treatment01:20 Learning from working with 9/11 survivors04:16 Understanding the difference between optimism and pessimism07:55 Recognizing the downside of too much optimism13:49 How the brain of an optimist works17:14 Knowing when pessimism becomes something more20:28 Discovering mindfulness-based stress reduction26:21 Exploring the eight pillars of practical optimism28:46 Finding joy in what you do32:58 Redefining purpose beyond grand goals37:02 Accepting that comparison is inevitable41:19 Using the four-step plan to process emotions46:31 Reframing your emotional state52:02 Practicing the four Ms of mental health59:37 Seeing the risks of overrelying on AI01:02:57 Using AI for early mental health intervention01:06:18 Reconnecting with ancient wisdom01:11:01 Nurturing yourself and focusing on growth🎙 Hosted by Julian Issa 📸 Instagram: @thebeyondtomorrowpodcast 🌐 Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com 📩 Email: bookings@beyondtomorrowpodcast.com 🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is possible.Episode Resources:Website: https://www.doctorsuevarma.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-varma-m-d-p-c-dfapa-8a48286/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorsuevarma/# X: https://x.com/doctorsuevarma Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Doctorsuevarma/ Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being

Siim Land, a longevity educator and biohacker with an anthropology background, shares practical strategies for enhancing lifespan and health. He emphasizes the importance of understanding your biomarkers before diving into supplements or drugs. Discussing diet, he argues for flexibility over strict rules, highlighting the impact of sleep, movement, and environment. Siim also tackles the ethics of gene editing and societal implications while advocating for a balanced approach to physical and mental health as key longevity factors.

What if longevity could be designed into your daily life? In this episode, Allen Law shares how he went from turning around a foreclosed hotel at 23 to building Morrow, a $170M wellness ecosystem that applies Lifestyle Medicine, coaching, community, and AI to close the gap between healthspan and lifespan.We talk about the real bottleneck in health — action, not knowledge — and how to turn diagnostics and wearables into decisions you can stick with. Allen explains why he prices for the median, not the elite, what Singapore’s “engineered Blue Zone” gets right, and where the market is heading by 2030. We cover supplements vs food first, how to build adherence through community, and the potential of stem cells as regulations evolve.This one is practical, hopeful, and focused on what works.📌 What You Will LearnThe six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine and how to apply themCoaching and AI as the bridge from data to daily actionDesigning facilities and protocols that people actually useHealthspan vs lifespan and Allen’s “Vision Zero” goalPricing accessibility and why the median mattersInvesting in longevity: real-world bets and filtersAlcohol’s cultural shift and healthier social ritualsPurpose, screens, and building a life you do not need to escape⏱ Timestamps 0:00 Future of longevity in Geneva + event note 0:31 Take control of your health 3:17 Hotel turnaround at 23 and early lessons 8:59 Morrow and Lifestyle Medicine 11:26 The action gap and AI coaching 18:44 Training, recovery, and measurement 22:27 Pricing for access 24:25 Singapore’s healthspan gap 26:47 Vision Zero 30:22 Investing in longevity 33:38 Food first, tests before pills 35:34 The 2030 longevity economy 39:14 Health as Priority One 41:24 Stem cells and scale 43:26 Operator advice 47:29 Culture shifts: alcohol and rituals 50:27 Escapism, purpose, and screens 53:10 Final advice🎙 Hosted by Julian Issa 📸 Instagram: @thebeyondtomorrowpodcast 🌐 Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com📩 Email: bookings@beyondtomorrowpodcast.com 🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is possible.

What if the most important step in healing is learning how to feel, reframe, and reconnect?Natalie Lefevre joins me to share a powerful journey from upheaval and illness to purpose and service. We talk about turning grief into gratitude, regulating the nervous system, breathwork and stillness, rewriting limiting beliefs, and why community and compassion change the trajectory of a life. It is a grounded, heart-led conversation about healing yourself while helping others thrive.📌 What You’ll LearnHow reframing loss can unlock meaning and momentumWhy calm is the prerequisite for healingPractical tools: breathwork, meditation, nature, and supportive circlesIdentifying and rewriting limiting beliefsThe role of purpose, connection, and service in long-term wellbeingHow to bridge divides with empathy and clarity⏱ Timestamps0:00 – Rock-bottoms and recovery9:06 – Grief to gratitude15:27 – Feeling to heal27:53 – Calm first, then protocols34:33 – Free ways to start36:17 – Limiting beliefs50:19 – Be the bridge53:39 – Looking to 203056:13 – Use your voice🎙 Hosted by Julian Issa📸 Instagram: @thebeyondtomorrowpodcast🌐 Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com📩 Email: bookings@beyondtomorrowpodcast.com🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more conversations that help you live better, longer, and truer to yourself.

Can AI meaningfully extend healthspan without losing what makes us human?Journalist and author of Hacking Humanity, Lara Lewington joins me to share a grounded, optimistic view of AI in healthcare. We unpack the real risks to focus on now, the gains already happening in screening and prediction, and why lifestyle is still the strongest lever, with technology finally helping us measure, adhere, and act earlier. We get into wearables and pattern tracking, dementia risk signals, genomics and the microbiome, and the practical ethics of data and access. Most of all, we talk about lifestyle & joyspan, purpose, community, and companionship, as vital health inputs that no gadget can replace.📌 What You Will LearnThe near-term risks: disinformation, cyber threats, scaling for bad actors, and job shiftsHow AI is improving cancer and chronic disease prediction and treatment precisionWearables in 2025: accuracy gains, long-term patterns, and early brain-health signalsJoyspan vs healthspan: the non-negotiables of purpose, community, and happinessFrom genome and microbiome to action: what is useful today, and what is not yetRobots in real life: augmentation over humanoids at homeData, privacy, and making prevention accessible to everyone⏱ Timestamps0:00 – Why balanced optimism matters3:37 – “Hacking Humanity” and hacking healthcare6:32 – Wearables, accuracy, and what patterns reveal10:20 – Real risks in the AI era13:17 – Joyspan, Blue Zones, and purpose18:03 – Lifestyle as the lever, tech as the feedback loop23:45 – Personalization, genomics, and the road to actionable care27:39 – Lara’s daily stack for healthspan36:39 – How norms shift as tech matures50:32 – Breakthroughs vs compounding incremental change53:13 – One takeaway: choose lifestyle you can sustainHacking Humanity, Lara's new book is available to purchase now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hacking-Humanity-Personalised-Predictive-Preventative/dp/075356114X🎙 Hosted by Julian Issa📸 Instagram: @thebeyondtomorrowpodcast🌐 Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com📩 Email: bookings@beyondtomorrowpodcast.com🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more conversations at the edge of what is possible.

What if the secret to healing isn’t in medicine, supplements or therapy but hidden in your own body?In this episode, Garry Lineham, co-founder of Human Garage, shares his journey from chronic pain and failed treatments to discovering fascia - the connective tissue that holds everything together. After spending over $17 million searching for answers, Garry reveals why belief, emotion, and self-sovereignty are the real foundations of health.We dive into the rise of chronic disease, the collapse of healthcare and how social media, fear, and disconnection are silently shaping our biology. This conversation will make you rethink what it means to heal and who really has the power to do it.📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why modern medicine often treats symptoms, not causesHow fascia connects every system in the human bodyThe story behind Garry’s 35-year journey through pain and recoveryWhy belief and self-sovereignty are essential to true healingThe emotional roots of physical illness and how perception shapes biologyHow Human Garage is teaching millions to heal themselvesThe coming collapse of traditional healthcare systemsWhy Gen Z’s emotional health crisis is a sign of deeper imbalanceHow social media is silently damaging our biologyWhat the future of health looks like when people take control⏱ Timestamps0:00 – The hidden health crisis no one is talking about3:14 – Garry’s story: from government work to chronic pain7:52 – Spending $17 million searching for real healing11:45 – The moment everything changed - discovering fascia15:20 – Why modern science still misunderstands the human body19:08 – What fascia really is and why it’s the foundation of structure23:47 – How emotions and trauma shape physical health28:33 – Why belief is the missing ingredient in recovery33:12 – The problem with biohacking and “optimization culture”38:04 – The collapse of healthcare and rise of self-care43:41 – The social media epidemic and the biology of fear49:26 – How Human Garage is redefining healing for the next generation54:50 – Final reflections: the future of self-healing and human potential🎙 Hosted by Julian Issa📸 Instagram: @thebeyondtomorrowpodcast 🌐 Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com 📩 Email: bookings@beyondtomorrowpodcast.com   🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what’s possible.

What if the future of humanity wasn’t just about living longer, but radically extending life itself?Join me at the Global Longevity Summit this October. Use code BEYONDTOMORROW for 10% off your ticket: In this episode of The Beyond Tomorrow Podcast,  I sit down with Boyang Wang, investor and co-founder of Immortal Dragons, a $40M fund betting on the boldest longevity breakthroughs.From growing up with health challenges in China to building a successful tech business, Boyang now invests his own capital into moonshot biotech projects like whole-body replacement, artificial wombs, 3D bioprinting, and plasma exchange therapies.He also shares why Eastern and Western cultures view longevity so differently, how regulation holds back life-saving science, and why he believes healthy lifespan could soon be the world’s most valuable currency.📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Boyang Wang’s personal journey from tech entrepreneur to longevity investorWhy Immortal Dragons was built as a purpose-driven fund for radical life extensionThe philosophy of “replacement over repair” in extending human lifeCutting-edge projects: 3D bioprinting, organ replacement, and artificial womb technologyThe controversial idea of whole-body replacement and brain transplantationWhy cultural attitudes toward longevity differ in the East vs. the WestHow special economic zones like Prospera enable experimental therapiesThe promise and risks of therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE)Predictions for longevity biotech by 2035 and the role of AGI in medicinePractical advice for anyone curious about entering the longevity space⏱️ Timestamps0:00 – Will health become the new currency by 2035? 2:40 – Boyang’s personal journey: childhood asthma, food allergies, and survival 4:21 – East vs West: cultural and religious attitudes toward longevity 7:52 – Building Immortal Dragons: a $40M fund for radical life extension 9:23 – From video gaming entrepreneur to biotech investor 11:13 – “Replacement over repair”: 3D bioprinting blood vessels and new organs 13:42 – Artificial wombs and the future of human reproduction 17:21 – Whole-body replacement: cloning bodies and transplanting the brain 22:51 – Special economic zones: testing gene therapy and stem cells abroad 25:55 – East Asia’s progressive stance on cloning and animal experimentation 33:19 – Where investors should really place their bets in longevity 39:22 – Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE): why it could be a blockbuster therapy 45:41 – Final advice: following the natural path and Eastern lessons for health📸 Instagram: @thebeyondtomorrowpodcast 🌐 Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com 📩 Email: bookings@beyondtomorrowpodcast.com   🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what’s possible.

What if we could add not just years to life but life to years?Join me at the Global Longevity Summit this October. Use code BEYONDTOMORROW for 10% off your ticket: https://www.a4m.com/global-longevity-summit-2025.htmlIn this episode, I’m sitting down with Dr. Mehmood Khan, CEO of Hevolution Foundation, a global initiative pledging up to $1 billion per year to advance longevity science. Dr. Khan shares how his team is tackling one of humanity’s greatest challenges: helping everyone stay healthy for as long as possible.From the economics of an aging world to cutting-edge therapies like senolytics, epigenome modulation, and AI-driven discovery, Dr. Khan explains why healthspan - not just lifespan is the real moonshot. He reveals how Hevolution funds hundreds of research programs worldwide, why the Gulf region faces unique aging patterns, and how breakthroughs in the next decade could transform medicine, society, and the global economy.Whether you’re a biotech investor, health enthusiast, or simply curious about living better for longer, this conversation delivers science, strategy, and a hopeful vision of the future.📌 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy healthspan matters more than raw lifespanThe $1 billion annual commitment behind Hevolution FoundationHow aging challenges economies, families, and global stabilityGenetic vs. lifestyle factors in accelerated agingPromising therapeutics: senolytics, mTOR modulation, epigenome reprogrammingHow AI accelerates longevity researchThe TAME trial and metformin’s potentialScaling breakthroughs so everyone benefitsThe next decade of longevity science - what’s realistic and what’s hype⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Opening & mission to expand healthy lifespan 01:04 – Global Longevity Summit & Hevolution’s vision 02:24 – Why “healthspan” is the true goal 05:09 – Dr. Khan’s early career and medical insights 07:17 – Building a foundation to invest $1 billion annually 09:55 – Saudi Arabia’s long-term approach to longevity 12:49 – Why some populations age faster 16:27 – Economic and social costs of an aging world 22:42 – How to spark a global movement for healthspan 28:21 – Balancing visionary goals with practical milestones 32:59 – Funding breakthroughs - senolytics, TAME trial, more 38:32 – Targeting senescent cells in real-world therapies 44:01 – Making advanced treatments affordable for all 47:33 – The most promising areas: mTOR, epigenome, gene therapy 52:07 – Predictions for 2030 and realistic healthspan gains 55:28 – The role of AI in longevity research 1:00:42 – Why Dr. Khan is optimistic about the future 1:03:09 – Closing thoughts and next-episode preview

What if the real breakthrough in health wasn’t a new drug or gadget, but a reset of the systems your body already runs on? Join me at the Global Longevity Summit this October. Use code BEYONDTOMORROW for 10% off your ticket: https://www.a4m.com/global-longevity-...Dr. Sunjya argues for something deeper - fixing the systems that drive them in the first place. In this episode, he shares a framework for testing smarter, resetting habits, and building health that actually lasts.We cover the first moves that matter most. The labs that give you signal. A realistic anti-inflammatory reset. How to use food, sleep, training, stress work, and simple tools without turning your day into a full-time job.📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Root cause care in plain languageThe staged intake Sunjya uses to map a planWhich labs to run first and how to sequence the restA 30-day anti-inflammatory reset that fits real lifeGut basics that matter and when to treatSmart supplementation without the kitchen sink mistakeTraining that moves the needle, strength and Zone 2Sleep and stress routines that are simple and sustainableUsing CGMs and wearables to guide choices, not create anxiety⏱ Timestamps0:00 – Diet, immunity, and the 30-day anti-inflammatory reset1:21 – Dr. Sunjya’s vision: functional medicine meets longevity2:24 – Root cause care vs. conventional medicine3:54 – Onboarding patients: bloodwork, gut, hormones, and more6:16 – The longevity pyramid: lifestyle, peptides, and moonshot therapies7:23 – Gut health, diet, and the power of an anti-inflammatory reset10:13 – Meat vs. plant debate: nutrient density and balance13:22 – Genetics, cravings, and the microbiome’s role16:09 – Sugar, Candida, and pantry resets18:27 – Adaptogens, supplements, and adrenal health21:07 – HIIT exercise, metabolism, and finding the sweet spot34:26 – Continuous glucose monitoring and metabolic health36:54 – Sleep hygiene, circadian rhythm, and recovery41:07 – AI, tech, and the democratization of healthcare43:28 – The future: health dashboards, wearables, and data47:57 – Parting advice: authenticity and listening to your body🎙 Hosted by Julian Issa📸 Instagram: @thebeyondtomorrowpodcast🌐 Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com📩 Email: bookings@beyondtomorrowpodcast.com🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what’s possible.