Show Notes
Dave Asprey is one of the pioneers of the modern biohacking movement, founder of Bulletproof & Danger Coffee, host of The Human Upgrade, bestselling author and creator of the Biohacking Conference. In this episode of Tess Talks, Tess sits down with Dave to go beyond the usual conversation about supplements and longevity — exploring what it actually means to optimise your health in a world that can often feel designed against it.
From ultra-processed food and the stark differences between American and international food standards, to sleep, fertility, preventive healthcare and the growing cost of wellness, Dave shares what he believes we're getting wrong about modern health. He also opens up about his own evolution from physical optimisation to spirituality and consciousness, the ideas behind Heavily Meditated, and why after decades of biohacking, some of the most powerful tools may have nothing to do with expensive technology.
In this episode: Why Dave believes biohacking can become a spiritual experience His current morning routine and what he actually prioritises today The evolution from Bulletproof Radio to The Human Upgrade Bulletproof Coffee, fasting, energy and weight loss Taking close to 100 supplements — and how he knows what’s actually working Ultra-processed foods and why ingredients differ between the U.S., Australia and Europe FDA, EU and Australian regulatory differences Why so many people struggle with sleep — and how to improve sleep quality Why feeling healthy isn't always a linear journey Preventive healthcare vs waiting until we're sick Has biohacking become an exclusive luxury? The highest-impact health changes that don't require spending thousands Fertility optimisation and having children later in life Meditation, stress, triggers and the ideas behind Heavily Meditated What Dave thinks the future of human health and longevity looks like
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