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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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Oct 23, 2025 • 5min
10,000 Steps A Day, Shilajit and THC #643
This episode is sponsored by Magnesium Breakthrough and Sleep Breakthrough — two of my favourite biohacks for deeper sleep and better recovery. Right now you can get 15 % off either one when you use the code TONY15 at bioptimizers.com/tony In this episode of A Biohacker’s Day, our midweek podcast, we step into the daily routine of Gaetan Laroux, founder of Mythos Men and Mythos Women. His day includes: 10,000 steps as a non-negotiable. (But it's hard!) Biodynamic wine (sometimes) Shilajit (boom) THC (to chill) Sprint training for peak output. Gaetan’s brands are shaking up the biohacking world, and here he shares exactly how he lives the lifestyle himself. Follow Gaetan Leroux 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 TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

Oct 20, 2025 • 34min
Helmet of Cellphones! & Biohacking Brand Success (feat. Gaetan Leroux) #642
This episode is sponsored by Magnesium Breakthrough and Sleep Breakthrough — two of my favourite biohacks for deeper sleep and better recovery. Right now you can get 15 % off either one when you use the code TONY15 at bioptimizers.com/tony Coming up today... Helmet of Cellphones?! We dig into Elon Musk’s claim that even if you wore a helmet made of cellphones, EMFs wouldn’t be a concern. How true is that? Sparkling Water Under the Microscope. A new app now lets you compare the water quality across different brands of sparkling water, and the results might surprise you. From Zero to Biohacking Brand Success. We talk to Gaetan Leroux, founder of Mythos Men and Mythos Women. These are two brands taking the biohacking world by storm, but how to grow a biohacking brand from the ground up? Follow Gaetan Leroux 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 TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

Oct 16, 2025 • 6min
40 Years of Zen and Mental Hacks #641
This episode is sponsored by Magnesium Breakthrough and Sleep Breakthrough — two of my favourite biohacks for deeper sleep and better recovery. Right now you can get 15 % off either one when you use the code TONY15 at bioptimizers.com/tony Meet Akshay Nanavati — Marine veteran, ultra-endurance athlete, and the author of Fearvana, endorsed by the Dalai Lama, and mates with Dave Asprey. This podcast is part of my new series A Biohacker's Day. And we discuss everything from 40 years of zen, getting up and getting right to it, and spending 24 (yes twenty-four) hours on a stairclimber. I'd love to know what you think. Follow Akshay Nanavati 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 TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

Oct 13, 2025 • 35min
Can Stress Actually Make You Stronger? (Feat. Akshay Nanavati) #640
This episode is sponsored by Magnesium Breakthrough and Sleep Breakthrough — two of my favourite biohacks for deeper sleep and better recovery. Right now you can get 15 % off either one when you use the code TONY15 at bioptimizers.com/tony Meet Akshay Nanavati, the insane endurance athlete who is endorsed by the Dalai Lama. Akshay has dragged a 420-pound sled across 500 miles of Antarctica, spent 17 days in darkness and isolation, and survived 100 days alone in the polar regions. But his greatest journey? Overcoming PTSD, addiction, and depression to build a life of purpose and power. Through neuroscience, spirituality, and lived experience, Akshay now teaches how to master fear, find peace, and achieve peak performance. Follow Akshay Nanavati 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 TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

Oct 9, 2025 • 5min
Mind Programming, Minerals and Matcha #639
This was a great conversation with Caroline Alan about her morning routine. So much fun - warning Bryan Johnson would not approve of something we discussed at the end! Caroline Alan from BEAM Minerals shows how she builds energy and recovery into every part of her day. (Use code TONY for 20% off at the amazing BEAM Minerals.) Discover how this mineral expert and BEAM Minerals co-founder keeps hydration, sleep and cellular balance on track — recorded recently at the Health Optimisation Summit in London. (REMEMBER: code TONY for 20% off at BEAM Minerals.) Follow Caroline Alan on Instagram.

Oct 6, 2025 • 33min
Minerals: The Hidden Key to Energy, Sleep and Recovery (feat. Caroline Alan) #638
Caroline Allen, co-founder of BEAM Minerals and mineral educator, dives into the often-overlooked world of minerals and their vital role in hydration, energy, and recovery. She highlights the dangers of megadosing single minerals, explains how gut health is affected by imbalances, and shares her personal recovery journey with plant-based minerals. Discover the benefits of fulvic and humic complexes, why full-spectrum minerals matter, and how they support detox and athletic performance. Get ready to revolutionize your understanding of nutrients!

Oct 2, 2025 • 6min
Creatine, Meditation & the Simple Pleasure of Eating Outside #637
This episode is sponsored by Magnesium Breakthrough and Sleep Breakthrough — two of my favourite biohacks for deeper sleep and better recovery. Right now you can get 15 % off either one when you use the code TONY15 at bioptimizers.com/tony Features one of the best (and easiest) kids biohacks! Welcome to A Biohacker’s Day, the series where we unpack a real 24-hour routine with a leading health and performance thinker. Today’s guest is Tom Sanderson, a recovery specialist and CEO of Kineon. He's known for cutting-edge training tools and no-nonsense lifestyle design. Tom walks us through his daily rhythm today. Follow Tom Sanderson 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 TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

Sep 29, 2025 • 35min
The Recovery Device Athletes Don’t Want You to Know (feat. Tom Sanderson) #636
This episode is sponsored by Magnesium Breakthrough and Sleep Breakthrough — two of my favourite biohacks for deeper sleep and better recovery. Right now you can get 15 % off either one when you use the code TONY15 at bioptimizers.com/tony Is this the end of pain pills, and the start of light as medicine? Behind the scenes, elite athletes — from UFC fighters to Olympians — are quietly strapping on wearable red light therapy devices to bounce back faster. And the question is: if it works for them, why isn’t everyone using it? I've shared before how in my time as a TV sports presenter, I was stunned at the amount of athletes dosed up to the max on painkillers. Well, not for much longer. Today I’m joined by Tom Sanderson… he’s from Kineon, creators of the MOVE+, to explore all sorts of different wellness topics... Discount link: Kineon MOVE+ with code TONY10 Follow Tom Sanderson 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 TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

Sep 25, 2025 • 6min
Ozone Saunas, Adaptogens & 'The Cortisol Canceler'! #635
This episode is sponsored by Magnesium Breakthrough and Sleep Breakthrough — two of my favourite biohacks for deeper sleep and better recovery. Right now you can get 15 % off either one when you use the code TONY15 at bioptimizers.com/tony What exactly is The Cortisol Canceler'? What are Ozone Saunas? And how can we biohack with kids? Welcome to A Biohacker’s Day, a new series on the Biohacking News feed. Each episode is a real-life diary of how one biohacker structures their day — the routines, tools, and surprising habits that drive their health and performance. Some schedules are calm and minimalist. Others rival Mark Wahlberg’s in intensity. Once again, I'm joined by Kyal Van Der Leest, nutritionist, naturopath, biohacker, and founder of LVLUP Health. Follow Kyal Van Der Leest 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 TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

Sep 22, 2025 • 50min
Peptides: The Future of Medicine (feat. Kyal Van Der Leest) #634
This episode is sponsored by Magnesium Breakthrough and Sleep Breakthrough — two of my favourite biohacks for deeper sleep and better recovery. Right now you can get 15 % off either one when you use the code TONY15 at bioptimizers.com/tony Athletes are whispering about them. Regulators are fighting over them. And in the biohacking world, they’re being called the most powerful health upgrade since stem cells. This podcast was recorded last week at our pop-up studio in London for the Health Optimisation Summit. To unpack peptides, I’m joined by Kyal Van Der Leest, nutritionist, naturopath, biohacker, and founder of LVLUP Health. Follow Kyal Van Der Leest 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 TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.


