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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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Aug 21, 2025 • 4min
Review: Katalyst Suit (It Has to Be Seen to Be Believed!) #625
Katalyst is a full-body suit that relies in EMS (Electro Muscle Stimulation) to boost your body’s natural abilities and (hopefully) help you gain strength, stamina and flexibility without spending hours in the gym. But does it work? This is a Biohacking Reviews episode. We review; products, supplements, health tech, practices... whatever is new and whatever we've been trying. Welcome back Dr. Sandra Kaufmann, longevity expert and author.

Aug 18, 2025 • 41min
Biohacker Special: Can Thoughts Reverse Aging? #624
A Biohacker Special today. A lot of us are dialled in on supplements, workouts, and hacks… But we overlook the one thing that actually runs the show — our Longevity Mindset. This podcast is about rewiring the beliefs and behaviours that quietly determine how you age. Angela Foster is an elite health coach and longevity expert. She is also a high performance expert. She blends cutting-edge science with real-world results. She's a ledge! And she had me on her podcast to discuss this - so a biohacker special today. We talk about lots else besides, I hope you enjoy. Follow Angela Foster 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.

Aug 14, 2025 • 4min
Obsessive Optimization! (Oura, Whoop, BioStrap and More) #623
New York Times bestselling author Jim Murphy is a Performance Coach to some of the best athletes and leaders in the world. He began his career as a professional baseball player in the Chicago Cubs organization. He has worked with some of the world’s best golfers, including world champions, FedEx Cup champions, and world #1’s. This is a Biohacking Reviews episode, where we review; products, supplements, health tech, practices... whatever is new and whatever we've been trying. 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 TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products. Follow Jim Murphy on Instagram.

Aug 12, 2025 • 36min
Always Optimizing? You Might Have Hurry Sickness (feat. Jim Murphy) #622
Today's guest went mega-viral this year. And I'm delighted to welcome him onto Biohacking News. Hurry sickness hides in plain sight. It can be disguised as hustle, optimization, and relentless self-improvement. And yes, biohacking. But underneath? Anxiety, stress, and eventual burnout. Jim Murphy's book, Inner Excellence, came out in 2009… but this year NFL star A.J. Brown was spotted reading it on the sidelines. Then the world woke up. Suddenly, Inner Excellence shot to the top of the charts, and Jim’s counterintuitive advice - slow down to perform better - became biohacker gospel. Follow Jim Murphy 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.

Aug 7, 2025 • 9min
Sniff This: Oxytocin and Chilcuague Sprays Reviewed #621
Today on the podcast: two sprays, two very different promises. One’s meant to boost human connection. The other? A firestorm in your mouth. We’re reviewing oxytocin and chilcuague — science, effects, and whether they’re worth the hype. My guest is journalist Jenny Valentish. Check out Jenny's amazing new book (which I feature in) here The Introvert's Guide to Leaving the House: Solid advice for introverts, awkwards, sociophobes and stand-offishes 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 TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products. Follow Jenny Valentish on Instagram.

Aug 4, 2025 • 37min
Why Most Biohackers Can’t Make Small Talk (feat. Jenny Valentish) #620
Most biohackers can fast for 72 hours or wear a CGM for fun. But ask them to make small talk at a barbecue? Complete system failure. Because there’s one crucial system many biohackers neglect to optimise: their social nervous system. We're going to sort that out today, with legendary journalist Jenny Valentish. Check out Jenny's amazing new book (which I feature in) here The Introvert's Guide to Leaving the House: Solid advice for introverts, awkwards, sociophobes and stand-offishes Follow Jenny Valentish 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.

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.