The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey

• How Laser Therapy Boosts Mood, Mental Clarity, and Consciousness with Dr. Brandon Crawford : 1276

  What if a laser could help a child speak for the first time—or reverse an “incurable” brain condition? In this episode of The Human Upgrade, Dave Asprey talks with Dr. Brandon Crawford, a leading neurotherapist and founder of 528 Innovations, about the emerging science of laser therapy for the brain and body. You’ll learn how light—when precisely pulsed and targeted—can rewire brainwaves, heal trauma, and even influence states of consciousness. Dr. Crawford explains how specific laser frequencies are being used to modulate brain states, activate the vagus nerve, improve mood, restore gut-brain communication, and support recovery from conditions like autism and ALS. From EEG shifts to structured water and mitochondrial signaling, this conversation dives deep into biohacking’s most advanced light-based tech. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • How laser therapy rewires brainwaves for mood, focus, and clarity • The exact brain regions linked to embodiment, intuition, and flow • Why pulsing patterns matter more than power in laser tech • How light influences trauma recovery and vagus nerve activation • The role of structured water and infrared light in cellular repair • How patients with ALS and autism responded to 528 protocols ** Get 30% off GA Virtual Tickets for the Biohacking Conference this May with code ‘528i30’ at checkout! ** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! -Timeline | Head to https://www.timeline.com/dave to get 10% off your first order. -LMNT | Free LMNT Sample Pack with any drink mix purchase by going to https://drinklmnt.com/DAVE. Resources: • Dave Asprey’s New Book - Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/ • 528 Innovations Website and used code ‘UPGRADE10’ at checkout – https://528innovations.com/dave • 528 Innovations Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/528innovations/ • 2025 Biohacking Conference: https://biohackingconference.com/2025 • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com • Dave Asprey’s Website: https://daveasprey.com • Dave Asprey’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey • Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: • 00:00 – Trailer • 02:00 – Intro • 02:26 – New breakthroughs in laser therapy • 03:07 – Why laser tech needed reinvention • 04:21 – How laser light influences the brain • 08:03 – Holograms, light, and reality • 09:02 – Telepathy and autism connections • 12:03 – Rewiring the brain with light • 20:01 – Quantum signaling between cells • 22:33 – Biohacking and yogic practices • 22:54 – Testosterone and natural living • 23:37 – Boosting testosterone with lasers • 25:21 – Mitochondria and higher awareness • 27:35 – Laser benefits across the body • 30:29 – Advanced brain stimulation tech • 36:19 – ALS recovery and healing cases • 40:48 – Closing thoughts and next steps See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Conscious Bacteria? The Secret New Science of Cellular Intelligence | Zach Bush : 1275

  What if mitochondria weren’t just energy engines — but conscious beings guiding your survival and evolution? In this episode, Dave Asprey sits down with Zach Bush, MD, to uncover a radical new science of cellular intelligence. Together, they reveal how your mitochondria, microbiome, and genetic memory do far more than support survival—they actively shape consciousness, drive healing, and accelerate human evolution. You’ll discover why chronic disease, fatigue, brain fog, and emotional trauma often trace back to lost cellular communication—and how restoring that network can unlock radical resilience, deeper energy, and true longevity. Through the lens of soil health, vibrational biology, light frequencies, and ancient microbial wisdom, Zach Bush shows why the future of biohacking demands reconnection to the deeper intelligence already alive inside you. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • How mitochondria act as conscious messengers—not just energy factories—and why that changes everything about health and aging • Why rebuilding gut microbiome intelligence strengthens immune function, brain health, and emotional resilience • How disrupted cellular communication fuels chronic inflammation, autoimmune disease, and premature aging • How emotional trauma imprints onto genetic expression and triggers mitochondrial collapse • Why viruses and bacteria serve as evolutionary partners—not enemies—and how they upgrade your biology • How “cellular safety” activates healing, regeneration, and peak human performance • How carbon cycles, soil health, and light frequencies repair DNA and extend human lifespan • Simple daily practices that rebuild cellular coherence, boost energy, and reconnect you to your innate intelligence This conversation will rewire how you think about health, disease, and human potential—giving you the tools to upgrade your biology at the deepest level. **Check out Zach's exclusive offer for The Human Upgrade listeners at https://intelligenceofnature.com/ and use code ‘DAVE10” for a discount!** SPONSORS - ARMRA | Go to https://tryarmra.com/ and use the code DAVE to get 15% off your first order. - Apollo Neuro | To get an Apollo wearable, go to https://apolloneuro.com/Dave and save 15%. Resources: • Dave Asprey’s New Book - Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/ • Zach’s Website – https://zachbushmd.com/ • Zach’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zachbushmd/?hl=en • 2025 Biohacking Conference: https://biohackingconference.com/2025 • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com • Dave Asprey’s Website: https://daveasprey.com • Dave Asprey’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey • Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: • 00:00 Trailer • 00:52 Intro: Microbiome and Human Connection • 03:07 Microbiome’s Role in Nutrition and Health • 05:48 Chemical Farming’s Impact on Soil and Health • 09:23 Mitochondria and Cellular Communication • 26:00 Viruses, Exosomes, and Evolution • 34:36 The Observer Effect and Reality • 40:08 Tech vs. Nature in Healing • 41:04 Light, Mitochondria, and Cellular Energy • 42:01 Choosing Tech or Natural Regeneration • 43:44 The Miracle of Life and Human Potential • 45:05 Healing Generational Trauma • 47:38 Shamanic States and Connection • 01:05:48 Sacred Geometry and Group Healing • 01:12:48 Rational vs. Mystical Perspectives • 01:14:52 Finding Common Ground • 01:15:10 Inside the Supplement Room • 01:15:47 Emerging Tech in Biohacking • 01:15:58 Non-Tech Health Upgrades • 01:16:11 Stem Cell Concerns and Cautions • 01:17:31 Nature Deficit and Health Impacts • 01:19:09 Curiosity and Personal Growth • 01:20:56 Generational Shifts and Gender • 01:24:20 Strengthening Relationships Through Differences • 01:28:31 Storytelling’s Power Over Data • 01:38:24 Longevity and Embracing Elderhood • 01:44:47 Final Thoughts and Future Visions See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• The End of Cardio? Burn Fat & Boost VO₂ Max in Just 8 Minutes a Week – with REHIT | Ulrich Dempfle : 1275

  You’ve probably heard of HIIT—but have you heard of “REHIT?” This isn’t just another workout trend...it’s a new science-backed way to train with maximum efficiency and zero wasted time. If you’re still jogging, you’re wasting hours for minimal results. In this episode of The Human Upgrade, Dave Asprey sits down with Ulrich Dempfle, German-trained engineer and co-founder of CAROL Bike, to dismantle outdated cardio advice and introduce the 5-minute protocol that’s obliterating fitness myths. Forget the treadmill grind. REHIT (Reduced Exertion High-Intensity Training) exercising delivers: • 12% VO₂ max increase• 6x the fitness gains of daily jogging • 62% drop in diabetes risk • 5x more BDNF for brain power —all with just 8 minutes of effort per week. But was it? Ulrich unpacks the hard data, crushes the Zone 2 obsession, and shows how a brand-new way of exercising is giving explosive results—no matter your age or fitness level. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • Why Zone 2 cardio is outdated advice for most people • The science of REHIT and how 2 sprints beat 2-hour workouts • The shocking data on VO₂ max, insulin sensitivity, and lifespan • How CAROL uses AI to personalize exercise for any age or ability • Why most people fail at fitness—and how to fix it • The real role of lactate, BDNF, and HRV in recovery and resilience • How perimenopausal women benefit more from REHIT than HIIT or jogging • Why adherence—not intensity—is the #1 predictor of results • What to do when you’re traveling or don’t have access to the tech Resources: • Dave Asprey’s New Book - Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/ • CAROL Bike Website and use code ‘DAVE’ for a discount – https://carolbike.com/ • CAROL Bike Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecarolbike/?hl=en • 2025 Biohacking Conference: https://biohackingconference.com/2025 • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com • Dave Asprey’s Website: https://daveasprey.com • Dave Asprey’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey • Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: • 00:00 Introduction to REHIT Training • 00:24 Meet Ulrich Dempfle: The Mind Behind CAROL Bike • 00:51 The Science and Benefits of REHIT • 01:44 Comparing Traditional Cardio to REHIT • 02:32 Dave Asprey’s Personal Fitness Journey • 03:43 The Efficiency of REHIT Training • 05:03 Practical Applications and Accessibility of REHIT • 08:22 Addressing Common Concerns and Misconceptions • 11:25 The Future of Fitness: REHIT and Beyond • 18:29 Scientific Validation and Real-World Results • 31:53 Clinical Trials and Tech Integration • 32:06 Upgrade Labs and CAROL Bike • 33:00 Mitochondrial Effectiveness and Insulin Sensitivity • 36:05 Zone Two Training vs. High-Intensity Training • 42:02 REHIT for Perimenopausal Women • 48:18 AI and Personalized Exercise • 57:52 Lactate and Exercise Benefits • 01:01:48 Interval Walking Training • 01:04:01 Conclusion and Future Insights See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• The Real Reason You Still Feel Tired—Even When Your Bloodwork Looks Perfect | Dr Pompa : 1273

  Your bloodwork looks normal. Your doctor says you’re fine. But you still feel exhausted, inflamed, anxious—or worse. In this episode, Dave Asprey talks with Dr. Daniel Pompa, a leading voice in cellular detox and root-cause healing, to expose the hidden stressors hijacking your energy, hormones, and metabolism—even when your labs say you’re healthy. Dr. Pompa shares his personal health collapse and reveals how cellular dysfunction, neurotoxicity, and hormone resistance drive the chronic fatigue epidemic. If you’ve ever felt dismissed by “perfect” bloodwork, this conversation will rewire how you think about sickness—and show you how to reclaim real, lasting wellness. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • Why your bloodwork can be “perfect” while your cells are on fire • The overlooked hormone resistances sabotaging your energy and metabolism • The 3-legged stool of chronic illness—and what actually drives disease • What “upstream detox” really means, and why most cleanses make you worse • Why toxins trigger genetic expression (and how to shut that down) • How to fix unexplainable fatigue, anxiety, and weight gain from the inside out • Why true healing starts with fixing the cell, not the symptom It’s time to stop chasing symptoms—and start upgrading from the root. **Check out Dr. Pompas EXCLUSIVE protocol built for The Human Upgrade listeners at davetestkit.com and use code ‘10OFF’ for a discount!** SPONSORS -Zbiotics | Go to https://zbiotics.com/DAVE for 15% off your first order. -Our Place | Head to https://fromourplace.com/ and use the code DAVE for 10% off your order. Resources: • Dave Asprey’s New Book - Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/ • Dr. Pompa’s Website – https://drpompa.com/ • Dr. Pompa’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drpompa/?hl=en • 2025 Biohacking Conference: https://biohackingconference.com/2025 • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com • Dave Asprey’s Website: https://daveasprey.com • Dave Asprey’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey • Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: • 00:00 Trailer • 00:55 Intro • 01:10 Healthy Is the New Sick • 02:27 Bloodwork & Hormone Resistance • 04:32 Dr. Pompa’s Health Collapse • 08:38 Toxins & Environmental Triggers • 15:01 Why Most Detox Fails • 29:16 The 5 Rs of Cellular Healing • 37:06 Olive Oil: Cure or Concern? • 38:11 Fat Balance for Energy • 42:13 Cholesterol & Saturated Fat • 46:26 Restoring Cellular Energy • 51:08 The Power of Diet Variation • 56:57 Plant Toxins Explained • 01:03:28 Emotional & Spiritual Detox • 01:13:55 Final Thoughts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• The $500 Billion Secret: Why Top Leaders Chase Stress | Sébastien Page : 1272

  Most people run from stress. The world’s highest performers run toward it. Sébastien Page manages over $500 billion in global assets. He’s the CIO of one of the world’s largest investment firms, and he wrote The Psychology of Leadership while living under relentless pressure. His secret? He doesn’t avoid stress—he uses it as a tool for performance, clarity, and control. But here’s the twist: this isn’t just about boardrooms or billion-dollar trades. Whether you’re running a company, chasing a deadline, or just trying to stop procrastinating on your goals—this conversation will flip what you think you know about pressure, performance, and productivity. You’ll learn why trying to “relax your way to success” doesn’t work—and how to harness discomfort to create better decisions, higher output, and more resilience in every part of life. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • The psychology of stress and why zero stress leads to burnout • How procrastination can boost creative performance • What astronauts, athletes, and leaders have in common • Why the key to better decisions is strategic patience, not speed • The stress-performance curve no one taught you in school • Why losing is the real path to mastery (and what Roger Federer can teach you) • The difference between being nice vs. being kind—and why it matters It's time to start turning stress into strategy. SPONSORS -fatty15 | Go to https://fatty15.com/dave and save an extra $15 when you subscribe with code DAVE. -BodyHealth | Go to https://bodyhealth.com/ and use code DAVE20 for 20% off your first order of PerfectAmino. Resources: • Dave Asprey’s New Book - Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/ • Sébastien’s New Book –The Psychology of Leadership – https://www.psychologyofleadership.net/ • 2025 Biohacking Conference: https://biohackingconference.com/2025 • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com • Dave Asprey’s Website: https://daveasprey.com • Dave Asprey’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey • Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: • 00:00 Intro • 02:00 Book Launch & Setup • 02:45 Buy or Sell? Market Insights • 03:20 Stress and Performance • 04:28 Sports Psychology Breakdown • 09:48 Federer & the Power of Losing • 26:42 Rethinking Feedback • 31:32 Stress as a Tool • 44:10 Listening as Leadership • 44:17 Traits of Great Leaders • 44:54 Psychology for Entrepreneurs • 45:37 Leading Beyond Work • 46:09 Sleep Tracking Anxiety • 47:39 Channeling Stress • 49:04 Extreme Pressure Moments • 50:42 The Corporate Athlete • 59:08 Vulnerability & Leadership • 01:05:23 Goal-Induced Blindness • 01:12:34 Finding Meaning at Work • 01:18:08 Leadership at Home • 01:20:27 Final Takeaways See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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