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Tony Wrighton
Biohacking news, reviews, and tech with journalist and author Tony Wrighton. Drawing on years of experience and a bulging contacts book, Tony brings you the biggest stories—and some downright crazy trends—from the world of biohacking.
With Dave Asprey, Esther Perel, Paul Saladino, JJ Virgin, Ben Greenfield, Dr. David Sinclair, Joe Wicks, and many more.
With Dave Asprey, Esther Perel, Paul Saladino, JJ Virgin, Ben Greenfield, Dr. David Sinclair, Joe Wicks, and many more.
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Jul 31, 2025 • 8min
Meditation and Meditation Devices - do you need them? #619
Do you really need a meditation device to get calm… or are they just another wellness gimmick? Headbands that buzz, apps that nudge, wearables that claim to read your mind... Today we look at what works, what doesn’t, and whether you should spend your cash — or just close your eyes and breathe. This is our weekly REVIEWS episode, where we review; products, supplements, health tech, practices... whatever is new and whatever we've been trying. Klaudia Balogh is a biohacking journalist and the creator behind @longevityjournalist, helping curious health seekers upgrade their energy, body, and brain. THIS REVIEW SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough These are BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night. I have also been using the new Magnesium Breakthrough drink - delicious way to get magnesium. I have been putting a scoop in my protein shake after a workout. Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY10 for at least 10% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

Jul 28, 2025 • 36min
The Vagus Nerve Trend – Does It Work? (Feat. Klaudia Balogh) #618
Everyone’s talking about vagus nerve stimulation, but does any of it actually work? The vagus nerve is trending in every corner of biohacking (and associated tech products), but does the science stack up? And after last week’s HBOT explosion, is every biohacker’s favourite therapy really safe? Klaudia Balogh is a biohacking journalist and the creator behind @longevityjournalist, helping curious health seekers upgrade their energy, body, and brain. Follow her at @longevityjournalist. THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough These are BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night. I have also been using the new Magnesium Breakthrough drink - delicious way to get magnesium. I have been putting a scoop in my protein shake after a workout. Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY10 for at least 10% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

Jul 24, 2025 • 7min
Red Light, Blue Light, and 1000 Different Biohacks #617
LIMITED TIME ONLY: I’m delighted to offer you a discount for the Health Optimisation Summit in London. I’ll be back as MC this year, and you can use code TONY for 10% off your ticket. It’s the best health and biohacking event in Europe. See you there in September. This is possibly the most amazing biohacking reviews episode ever! We cover, red light, blue light, circadian light hacks, AYO wearable light therapy glasses, apollo neuro, methylene blue and a whole host of other morning biohacks in this short episode. PAVEL STUCHLIK is an expert in self-realization technique + application, international conscious DJ/Producer, serial impact entrepreneur & investor, certified Ambassador of Peace and Wim Hof Instructor. This is a Biohacking Reviews episode, where we review; products, supplements, health tech, practices... whatever is new and whatever we've been trying. Everything on this podcast is provided for information only and may not be construed as medical advice or instruction. THIS REVIEW SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough These are BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night. I have also been using the new Magnesium Breakthrough drink - delicious way to get magnesium. I have been putting a scoop in my protein shake after a workout. Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY10 for at least 10% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

Jul 21, 2025 • 46min
What MDMA Therapy Really Feels Like - From a Patient’s Perspective (Feat. Regan Ballantine) #616
LIMITED TIME ONLY: I’m delighted to offer you a discount for the Health Optimisation Summit in London. I’ll be back as MC this year, and you can use code TONY for 10% off your ticket. It’s the best health and biohacking event in Europe. See you there in September. Regan Ballantine’s life changed forever after the tragic loss of her son. She tried everything to recover from Complex PTSD, but nothing brought the deeper healing she needed. Then she became one of the first Australians to try MDMA-assisted therapy. The results were really profound. Biohackers pride themselves on exploring the edges of science. And this is a powerful, grounded look at a treatment that’s still emerging, but might just change everything we think we know about therapy. Regan Ballantine is an OG biohacker who I have known for many years, and I am so grateful to her for coming on to share her story. Follow her totally new account on instagram here, she will undoubtedly change many lives with her incredible work. THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough These are BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night. I have also been using the new Magnesium Breakthrough drink - delicious way to get magnesium. I have been putting a scoop in my protein shake after a workout. Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY10 for at least 10% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

Jul 17, 2025 • 5min
Biohacker Light Tech Reviewed #615
LIMITED TIME ONLY: I’m delighted to offer you a discount for the Health Optimisation Summit in London. I’ll be back as MC this year, and you can use code TONY for 10% off your ticket. It’s the best health and biohacking event in Europe. See you there in September. Today: two devices built around light — one for your pain, one for your brain. But do they actually work… or just look good on Instagram? This is our reviews episode — where we test trending biohacker tech so you don’t have to. Dr. Richard Blake is a podcast regular, but this is the first time he's been on as a doctor! He is a mental health and breathwork coach, the co-host of Runga Life podcast, and holds a PhD in psychology. Follow him on instagram. THIS REVIEW SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough These are BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night. I have also been using the new Magnesium Breakthrough drink - delicious way to get magnesium. I have been putting a scoop in my protein shake after a workout. Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY10 for at least 10% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

Jul 14, 2025 • 38min
You’re Still Drinking Plastic. And No One’s Fixing It. (Feat. Dr. Richard Blake) #614
LIMITED TIME ONLY: I’m delighted to offer you a discount for the Health Optimisation Summit in London. I’ll be back as MC this year — and you can use code TONY for 10% off your ticket. It’s the best health and biohacking event in Europe. See you there in September. You switched from plastic to glass bottles to avoid microplastics. You've probably seen the story over the last couple of weeks — that didn’t work. We look at new data today showing glass bottles are leaching more plastic into your drink than plastic. Also, Louisiana just forced restaurants to tell you if they’re cooking your food in seed oils. And the latest research suggests therapy might not work — at all. Dr. Richard Blake is a podcast regular, but this is the first time he's been on as a doctor! He is a mental health and breathwork coach, the co-host of Runga Life podcast, and holds a PhD in psychology. Follow him on instagram. THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough These are BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night. I have also been using the new Magnesium Breakthrough drink - delicious way to get magnesium. I have been putting a scoop in my protein shake after a workout. Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY10 for at least 10% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

Jul 10, 2025 • 9min
Why Is Everyone Arguing About Methylene Blue? #613
Join me and Forrest Smith, Co-Founder & CEO of Kineon - the device which helps relieve pain in as little as five minutes, for this review episode... Methylene Blue has been big time controversial recently - just ask Paul Saladino and Dr. John Lieurance among others. So does it boost energy, brain function, even mitochondrial health? Is it as impressive as many say it is? Exclusive Listener Offer: 🛒 Use code TONY10 for 10% off at kineon.io (highly recommend) Forrest is an engineer, entrepreneur, and lifelong pain hacker — and this episode is a must-listen if you’re serious about non-invasive performance and recovery tools. THIS REVIEW SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough These are BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night. I have also been using the new Magnesium Breakthrough drink - delicious way to get magnesium. I have been putting a scoop in my protein shake after a workout. Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY10 for at least 10% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products. Follow Forrest Smith on Instagram.

Jul 7, 2025 • 45min
89% Pain Reduction in Two Weeks (feat. Forrest Smith) #612
Kineon users report an 89% drop in pain in just 2–3 weeks. Too good to be true? Or the future of wearable recovery tech? In this BIOHACKER SPECIAL episode, we go deep on red light therapy, chronic pain, and the real science behind the device everyone’s talking about: the Kineon MOVE+. (use TONY10 for 10% off) Join me and Forrest Smith, Co-Founder & CEO of Kineon, who turned his own chronic knee pain into a mission to help millions move without it. You’ll learn: 🔴 What red light therapy actually does at the cellular level 🏃♂️ The incredible celebs and famous people using it (I geeked out on the sports stars) 💡 Why the MOVE+ combines medical-grade LEDs and lasers 🧠 Which areas to use red light therapy on and FAQs 🔬 The clinical research behind the 89% pain reduction stat ⚙️ Some other cool hacks I think you'll like. Exclusive Listener Offer: 🛒 Use code TONY10 for 10% off at kineon.io - they already have a promotion running this week and you can stack this discount code on top of that for extra off! Forrest is an engineer, entrepreneur, and lifelong pain hacker — and this episode is a must-listen if you’re serious about non-invasive performance and recovery tools.

Jul 3, 2025 • 7min
Creatine, Cognition, and the Gym Bros #611
LIMITED TIME ONLY: I’m delighted to offer you a discount for the Health Optimisation Summit in London. I’ll be back as MC this year — and you can use code TONY for 10% off your ticket. It’s the best health and biohacking event in Europe. See you there in September. Creatine has been around forever — but research in the last five years has taken it way beyond the squat rack. Today, we’re reviewing one of the most studied supplements on Earth — and no, it’s not just about biceps. Today I’m joined for the Biohacking Reviews show again by Alex Higham, founder of Exhale Coffee and a serious disruptor in the world of clean caffeine. THIS REVIEW SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough These are BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night. I have also been using the new Magnesium Breakthrough drink - delicious way to get magnesium. I have been putting a scoop in my protein shake after a workout. Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY10 for at least 10% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products. Follow Alex Higham on Instagram.

Jun 30, 2025 • 33min
Is Your Coffee Trying to Kill You? (Feat. Alex Higham) #610
This week, we’re diving headfirst into the coffee wars. Is your coffee killing you? Probably not. But the biohacker drama? That’s very much alive. Dr. Rhonda Patrick says your morning brew is harmless. Gary Brecka says it might be moldy. Alex from Exhale Coffee joins us to break down a topic that everyone's been talking about... from mycotoxins and cholesterol to instant coffee and decaf chemicals. Today I’m joined again by Alex Higham, founder of Exhale Coffee and a serious disruptor in the world of clean caffeine. Do check out his coffee, it's amazing. Follow Alex Higham on Instagram. Join 30k+ weekly biohackers who receive the latest tech + techniques + reviews + insider biohacking news by signing up for the weekly newsletter here. THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough These are BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night. I have also been using the new Magnesium Breakthrough drink - delicious way to get magnesium. I have been putting a scoop in my protein shake after a workout. Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY10 for at least 10% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.