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The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

By: Dave Asprey
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For more than a decade, Dave Asprey - the Father of Biohacking and creator of Bulletproof Coffee - has redefined what’s possible for the human mind and body. After more than a thousand episodes of Bulletproof Radio, he’s taking it to the next level with The Human Upgrade™ - a masterclass in biohacking, longevity, and performance optimization.

Each episode explores cutting-edge science, advanced technology, and proven biohacks to help you upgrade your energy, focus, metabolism, and resilience. You’ll learn from world-class scientists, doctors, innovators, and thinkers leading breakthroughs in mitochondrial health, peptides, hormones, fasting, sleep, neuroplasticity, and more.

This isn’t just self-improvement - it’s human enhancement backed by data.

Every guest, every idea, every protocol you discover here moves you toward a longer, stronger, smarter life.

Join The Human Upgrade™ with Dave Asprey - and learn how to live longer, think faster, and perform better.

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Episodes
  • Meet the Governor Who Wants Humans to Become Cyborgs : 1406

    Meet the Governor Who Wants Humans to Become Cyborgs : 1406
    Jan 29 2026
    Aging is not something Zoltan Istvan plans to accept quietly. He wants to treat death like a technical bug, rewrite the rules of biology, and turn California into the global test bed for radical human upgrades. From cyborg implants to AI driven longevity science, this episode explores what happens when a candidate for governor openly argues that humans should evolve beyond their biological limits and take control of how long and how well they live. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with Zoltan Istvan, a leading transhumanist, futurist, longevity advocate, and current candidate for Governor of California. Zoltan has spoken at Parliaments and Senates around the world, appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience, consulted for the US Armed Forces, and served as a correspondent for The New York Times. He has addressed the World Bank, the World Economic Forum, and the UK Parliament, and his work has influenced world leaders while shaping global conversations on AI, liberty, and human enhancement. Trained in philosophy and ethics at Columbia University and the University of Oxford, Zoltan brings rare depth to the intersection of technology, biology, and governance. Together, they explore whether aging should be classified as a disease, why regulation is slowing breakthroughs in longevity science, and how California could become ground zero for anti-aging innovation. They debate biology versus machine integration, open source technology versus centralized control, and what morphological freedom really means when enhancement technologies move faster than policy. The discussion spans mitochondria, neuroplasticity, brain optimization, stem cells, organ printing, implants, and the ethical risks of surveillance, algorithmic persuasion, and unchecked AI. This episode is essential listening for anyone serious about biohacking, hacking human performance, longevity, metabolism, functional medicine, anti-aging strategies, supplements, nootropics, ketosis, fasting, carnivore frameworks, sleep optimization, and living Smarter Not Harder in a world increasingly shaped by AI and technology, ideally with a cup of Danger Coffee in hand. You’ll Learn: • Why aging may be a solvable problem rather than an unavoidable fate • How politics and regulation influence access to longevity and anti-aging therapies • The real tradeoffs between biological upgrades and machine integration • Why mitochondria, neuroplasticity, and brain optimization matter in human enhancement • How AI and surveillance technology threaten cognitive and biological autonomy • What morphological freedom means for the future of medicine and personal choice • Why open source approaches to biohacking could protect liberty and innovation • How Smarter Not Harder strategies support longevity in a rapidly evolving world Dave Asprey is a four time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade is the top podcast for people who want to take control of their biology, extend their longevity, and optimize every system in the body and mind. Each episode features cutting edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, hacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. Thank you to our sponsors! BEYOND Conference 2026 | Register now with code DAVE300 for $300 off at https://beyondconference.com/ MASA Chips | Go to https://www.masachips.com/DAVEASPREY and use code DAVEASPREY for 25% off your first order. GOT MOLD? | See what’s in your air and save 10% with code DAVE10 at http://gotmold.com/shop EMR-Tek | Get 40% off EMF protection with code DAVE at https://www.emr-tek.com/DAVE Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: transhumanism podcast, human cyborg future, biohacking transhumanism, longevity technology podcast, anti-aging technology, human enhancement podcast, cyborg implants future, AI human evolution, aging as a disease, radical longevity science, human performance future, brain optimization technology, mitochondria longevity science, neuroplasticity enhancement, biohacking longevity politics, California ...
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Your Butt is a Longevity Organ (Here’s how to train it!) | Gabrielle Lyon : 1405

    Your Butt is a Longevity Organ (Here’s how to train it!) | Gabrielle Lyon : 1405
    Jan 27 2026
    Your butt is not about aesthetics. It is a longevity organ that directly impacts metabolism, brain optimization, resilience, and how long you stay strong as you age. In this episode, you’ll learn why strength training and protein intake matter more than body fat percentage, how mitochondria drive human performance and recovery, and why building muscle protects your brain, stabilizes mood, and supports long-term longevity. This conversation reframes biohacking, anti-aging, and health from weight loss to muscle span, the length of time you live with strong, functional skeletal muscle. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with Gabrielle Lyon, an accomplished physician and New York Times bestselling author of Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well, and author of the upcoming The Forever Strong Playbook, releasing January 27, 2026. Dr. Lyon pioneered the Muscle-Centric Medicine® approach, which places muscle at the center of disease prevention, metabolic health, and true vitality. She has trained elite athletes, military operatives, and public figures, while also living this philosophy at home as a mother of two with her husband, a retired Navy SEAL. Together, they break down why intermuscular fat may matter more than body fat percentage, how skeletal muscle drives insulin sensitivity and lowers inflammation, and why becoming physically stronger improves brain function and neuroplasticity. They explore protein needs across the lifespan, fasting, ketosis, carnivore-style nutrition, supplements, sleep optimization, and the real tradeoffs of GLP-1 drugs, including the risk of accelerated muscle loss if strength and protein are neglected. The conversation also covers mindset, hormesis, and why physical resilience creates emotional regulation and clearer decision-making in a world increasingly shaped by AI and convenience. This episode is essential listening for anyone serious about biohacking, hacking human performance, longevity, mitochondria, neuroplasticity, nootropics, metabolism, functional medicine, anti-aging strategies, supplements, and living Smarter Not Harder, ideally with a cup of Danger Coffee in hand. You’ll Learn: • Why your glutes and skeletal muscle are critical drivers of longevity and brain health • Why intermuscular fat can matter more than body fat percentage for metabolic dysfunction • How strength training improves neuroplasticity, cognition, and emotional resilience • Why protein needs increase with age and why outdated limits can hold you back • What GLP-1 drugs get right, where they fail, and how to protect muscle span • Why progressive stimulus beats lifting heavy for long-term strength and injury prevention • How sleep optimization and recovery support mitochondria and human performance • How building muscle creates clarity, resilience, and better decision-making Dave Asprey is a four time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade is the top podcast for people who want to take control of their biology, extend their longevity, and optimize every system in the body and mind. Each episode features cutting edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, hacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. Thank you to our sponsors! Quantum Upgrade | Support your brain, energy, focus, sleep, and recovery with Quantum Upgrade, a 24/7 streaming quantum energy service designed to work continuously in the background. Try it free for 15 days with no credit card required: https://quantumupgrade.io/DAVE Screenfit | Get your at-home eye training program for 40% off using code DAVE at https://www.screenfit.com/dave BrainTap | Go to http://braintap.com/dave to get $100 off the BrainTap Power Bundle. KillSwitch | If you’re ready for the best sleep of your life, order now at https://www.switchsupplements.com and use code DAVE for 20% off. Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: muscle longevity organ, glutes brain health, strength training longevity podcast, muscle span aging, intermuscular fat ...
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Natural Ozempic In Your Gut (Eat THIS To Switch It On) : 1404

    The Natural Ozempic In Your Gut (Eat THIS To Switch It On) : 1404
    Jan 25 2026

    Your gut already has its own version of Ozempic, and it’s been doing this job long before injections existed.


    In this video, I explain how appetite is actually regulated, why synthetic shortcuts often create new problems over time, and what has quietly shut down the body’s natural satiety signals for so many people.


    Once you understand the pathway drugs are trying to imitate, the question stops being “how do I eat less?” and becomes “why was my body blocked from doing this in the first place?”


    This is about restoring a system, not overpowering it.



    Chapters

    0:00 - Introduction: Your Body’s Natural Ozempic

    0:53 - Hunger Is a Hormone Problem

    5:08 - How to Fix Your Hormone Signals

    7:28 - Why Ozempic Often Backfires

    10:54 - The Resistant Starch Solution

    15:03 - How to Use Resistant Starch

    18:12 - Rebuilding Your Gut Environment

    19:31 - Lifestyle Support for Gut Health


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    • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15

    • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off)

    • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off)

    • Dave Asprey’s BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com

    • Dave Asprey’s New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated

    • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com

    • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com

    • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com


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    22 mins
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Great way to reframe wanting to pack everything in but figuring out what is best for you.

Info everyone needs to know!

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I am so excited to use these ideas and use the equipment and supplements I have already purchased and to tweak and add others. Thank you for this concise and valuable podcast! So excited to share this with loved ones that are stuck and looking for what to focus on next. This is a must listen episode!

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I’ve been listening to Dave Aspreys interviews for many years. I recommend his podcasts for anyone actively seeking health education.

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