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The Father of Biohacking, Your Dr is NOT your Daddy, The Laziness Principle, & Unpacking Smarter Not Harder: Dave Asprey

Season 1 Episode 174 Published 2 years, 9 months ago
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Nobody has done more to popularise biohacking than Dave Asprey. In fact, he invented the word biohacking. A big inspiration & teacher to me, it was a great honor for it to come full circle & have Dave on the show to talk about his biohacking journey & where he sees the field going. We get into the lessons from his new book Smarter Not Harder & Dave pulls no punches with his view on accountability, responsibility & plant-based diets.

Over the last two decades Dave Asprey, “The Father of Biohacking”, has worked with world-renowned doctors, researchers, scientists, & global mavericks to uncover the latest, most innovative methods, techniques & products for enhancing mental & physical performance. Dave has personally spent over $2 million taking control of his own biology – pushing the bounds of human possibility all in the name of science evolution & revolution.

The creator of the Bulletproof Diet, & innovator of Bulletproof Coffee, Collagen Protein supplements & many more advances in commercial wellness products, Dave’s mission is to empower the entire globe with information & knowledge that unlocks the Super Human in everyone at any age. The proof of these advancements are better sleep, energy, & expanded capacity for all. Be a better partner, parent, provider & overall human being in every aspect of life.

Get Dave’s new book Smarter Not Harder now.

Join us as we explore:

From over 300 pounds, diagnosed with arthritis at 14, suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome & fibromyalgia to now 8% body fat, premium health & acknowledged “father of biohacking”, Dave shares with us the ultimate pain to purpose story.

How a trip to Tibet & the yak became the inspiration for bulletproof coffee, biohacking & the Bulletproof empire. 

Turning the scientific method on its head & opting for brain not brawn, Dave shares the incredibly unique message of his new book Smarter Not Harder & why it not only worked for him but should work for everyone.

Why accountability & resilience is the heart of biohacking.

Why your “doctor is not your daddy”, & the incredible power of the laziness principle.

For the vegans & vegetarians, why plants don’t want you to eat them & Dave’s concern with lectins, oxalic acid and phytic acid.

How biohacking was at the core of Dave finding the emotional reserve to handle unfair criticism on the Joe Rogan Experience.

Contact:
Website - https://daveasprey.com
Website - https://www.bulletproof.com

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