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

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 Support the Show. Follow Steve"s socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok Support the show on Patreon: As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I’d be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShow Send me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/