The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

Joy Martina, a best-selling author and psychic psychologist, breaks down the myths surrounding intuition. She explains how everyone can develop their psychic skills and elevate their lives. Joy emphasizes that intuition is an intelligence not confined by gender and highlights the importance of solitude in honing it. Listeners learn to distinguish between emotions and intuition, utilize techniques for better decision-making, and tap into deeper states of consciousness. She shares practical methods for enhancing intuitive capabilities, underscoring that intuition is a skill accessible to all.

Join scientist Stephen Porges, the mind behind Polyvagal Theory, as he uncovers the intricate links between our nervous system and social behavior. Learn how safety and sound can enhance emotional regulation and the surprising effects of gratitude on mental health. Discover the transformative power of music in therapy and the importance of environmental design for well-being. Porges also highlights how non-verbal communication and connection can pave the way for healing and resilience, making complex concepts relatable and impactful.

Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist at Stanford, delves into how we can harness stress to enhance cognitive function. He shares fascinating insights on brain evolution, the impact of fear on decision-making, and innovative therapies using virtual reality for cognitive improvement. Huberman also emphasizes the importance of adult neuroplasticity and discusses the intersection of neuroscience with wellness practices, making these concepts accessible to everyone. Tune in for a mind-expanding conversation that bridges science and everyday life!

Izabella Wentz, PharmD, a thyroid specialist and best-selling author, shares her journey of overcoming Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and her mission to educate others. She introduces the concept of 'food pharmacology,' emphasizing how food can act like medicine in the body. The conversation dives into common autoimmune triggers like gluten and mold, as well as the importance of individual dietary adjustments. Izabella also provides practical self-care tips and encourages listeners to connect their symptoms with dietary choices for better health.

Neil Strauss, award-winning author, talks with Dave Asprey about facing fears, cognitive biases, finding fulfillment in work, struggles with podcast names, investigating missing persons cases, the importance of naming content, and the significance of choosing the right title.

Biohacking is the art and science of changing the environment around you, and inside of you, so you have full control of your own biology. In this Episode, Dave tackles everything from scientists discovering a new way to grow neural stem cells from blood to hacking your brown fat to feel better, to the impacts of sleep on heart disease, to a claim that carbs are good for you, to diagnosing genetic orders with a selfie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

James Peyer is the founder and managing partner of Apollo Ventures, an early stage life science investment fund investing in Europe and the U.S. focused exclusively on breakthrough therapeutics arising from the study of the biology of aging. Apollo founds companies with scientists, invests in early stage therapeutics projects, and works with scientific teams to build biotech companies. The company invests in core technologies that show promise in reversing aging and extending human lifespan.“My whole group thinks of ourselves as scientists first and investors second, and so we really get super, super excited about a specific mechanism of action or a cool new way to develop a drug or a way to target aging,” James says. “That's kind of the hook that brings us into a project much more than some of the traditional financial metrics.”He also gives talks all over the world on the topic of aging, discussing how our newfound knowledge of what makes us age will enable the greatest medical breakthroughs of the 21st century.In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, we talk about what venture capital has to do with aging and why it matters that deep investments are being made in the arena of longevity. We touch on bio-freedom, as well as how working intentionally within a system can persuade skeptics and change the world. We cover a lot of ground, including the population effects of longevity, genomic instability, telomere attrition, epigenetic alterations, loss of proteostasis, altered intercellular communication, mitochondrial dysfunction and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva Meditation, the creator of The Ziva Technique that focuses on mindfulness, meditation and manifesting. She’s also created the world’s first online meditation training. Her work has been featured in national newspapers and magazines, as well as on television. She is regarded as a leading expert in meditation for high performance.Her meditation journey began on Broadway and led her to India. Over the past decade, she has been named one of the top 100 women in wellness to watch, has taught more than 15,000 students around the world, and has spoken on meditation for performance at Google, Harvard Business School, Viacom and Wanderlust.She’s taught Oscar, Grammy, Emmy and Tony award-winners, as well as NBA players, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and busy parents that meditation is a performance tool. The Ziva style is entertaining, accessible and easy to adopt.In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, we talk about how releasing the stress from your past is essential and controlling your way through your life just doesn’t work. Meditation encompasses “the art and the beauty and the power of surrender.” And by manifesting—getting intentional about what you want your life to look like—you can consciously create a life you love.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Bill Walsh is an international speaker on topics related to brain chemistry and behavior, learning, and mental health disorders. Over more than three decades as a research scientist and engineer, Dr. Walsh developed a science-based nutrient system that has helped thousands of people challenged by these disorders and is used by doctors throughout the world.His approach recognizes that nutrient imbalances can alter brain levels of key neurotransmitters, disrupt gene expression of proteins and enzymes, and cripple the body’s protection against environmental toxins.In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, we talk about Dr. Walsh’s exciting new research that includes significant developments in the areas of nutrient therapy and nutritional psychiatry, particularly Bipolar disorder. You’ll also learn the importance of the NMDA receptor and why antioxidant therapy is on its way to becoming mainstream.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman is a retired US Army Ranger and paratrooper, and a former West Point Psychology Professor. He is also the director of the Killology Research Group and actually developed the term “killology,” considered the study of the psychological and physiological effects of killing and combat on the human psyche.Dave is an accomplished author who has published four novels, two children’s’ books, and six non-fiction books, which include his perennial bestseller On Killing.Since his retirement from the US Army in 1998, he has been on the road almost 300 days a year for two decades as one of our nation’s leading trainers for military, law enforcement, mental health providers, and school safety organizations.In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, we talk about developing a “bulletproof mind,” the effect that violent visual entertainment has on children, as well as ways to bulletproof your marriage and your kids.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.