Tech entrepreneur Dave Asprey once found himself battling chronic fatigue, autoimmunity, and the threat of a stroke – all while climbing the Silicon Valley ladder at 300 pounds. Confronted with life-or-death stakes, he poured millions into biohacking his brain health, metabolism, diet, and sleep to reclaim his energy and sharpen his mindset. In this episode, Dave reveals the science-backed strategies behind fasting, longevity, and peak health that earned him the title “Father of Biohacking,” and that any entrepreneur can use to boost energy, productivity and mental clarity.
In this episode, Hala and Dave will discuss:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:29) Dave Asprey’s Early Life and Health Struggles
(03:05) From Internet Pioneer to Biohacking Guru
(06:24) The Birth of Bulletproof Coffee
(09:31) The Philosophy Behind Biohacking
(17:21) The Future of Human Longevity
(25:40) Preventing and Reversing Alzheimer’s
(26:46) Dave Asprey’s Current Ventures and Closing Thoughts
(27:57) Redefining Age: Biological vs. Calendar Years
(28:54) Measuring Biological Age: True Age and Telomeres
(29:46) Personal Development and Biological Influence
(31:15) Anti-Aging Investments and Strategies
(32:32) The Power of Intermittent Fasting
(35:27) Understanding Fasting: Beyond Food
(41:56) Ketosis vs. Autophagy: The Science Explained
(45:03) Fasting During Ramadan: Health Insights
(49:05) Quick Fire: Different Fasting Methods
(51:04) Fasting Differences: Men vs. Women
Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof 360, and host of the Webby Award-winning The Human Upgrade Podcast. Recognized globally as the “Father of Biohacking,” Dave is a Silicon Valley veteran who pioneered functional coffee and popularized MCT oil. He also launched Upgrade Labs, the world’s first human performance center. Dave has been featured on TODAY, CNN and in The New York Times for his groundbreaking work in brain health, nutrition and longevity.
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Resources Mentioned:
Dave’s Book: Fast This Way: https://www.amazon.com/Fast-This-Way-Inflammation-High-Performing/dp/0062882864
Dave’s Website & Upgrade Collective: daveasprey.comDave’s Podcast, The Human Upgrade: https://bit.ly/THU-apple
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