Dave Asprey on How to Upgrade Your Brain, Dissolve Stress & Activate Inner Peace
The Cathy Heller Podcast with Cathy Heller
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Dave Asprey's Transformation
- Dave Asprey faced significant health challenges in his 20s, including obesity, arthritis, anxiety, and chronic fatigue, leading to a pre-diabetic state and high risk of stroke before turning 30.
- Despite outward success, a brain scan revealed "total chaos" in his brain, attributed to toxic mold, which was a relief as it identified a fixable hardware problem rather than a personal failing.
- His journey included exploring shamanic practices, spending time in remote monasteries, and even conceiving the idea for Bulletproof Coffee during a trek in Tibet.
- Interaction with elders reversing their age and guidance from world-class gurus, combined with biohacking, led to profound experiences, including helping a Sri Lankan guru regain his energy.
- Asprey integrated ancient practices with modern science, studying everything from mitochondrial biology to esoteric Chinese medicine, culminating in his neuroscience practice, 40 Years of Zen.
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