Dave Asprey ON: Simple Steps to Reduce Your Biological Age by 12% & Ways to Manage Your Emotional Stress to Change Your Life
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
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4.7 • 30.5K Ratings
🗓️ 20 November 2023
⏱️ 69 minutes
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Summary
What if there is a way to help reduce aging?
What if it is something you can do on your own and make it a daily habit?
There is a way and today’s guest will offer insights about aging and managing emotional stress.
Today, we welcome back Dave Asprey, the founder of Upgrade Labs and known as the 'Father of Biohacking'. He Is a four-time New York Times bestselling science author, host of the Webby award-winning podcast The Human Upgrade.
Dave shares the science behind the concept of biological age and how to calculate it, shedding light on the surprising power of laziness and how working hard without the right tools might not yield the results you desire. Dave also exposes the secrets to optimizing your metabolism, upgrading your body with cutting-edge technology at places like Upgrade Labs, and boosting your mineral intake for better overall health.
We also get to learn the connection between a malnourished body and emotional stress and why staying healthy often takes a backseat in our busy lives. Learn the art of maximizing the benefits of meditation and how to reset your body, paving the way for holistic healing. Plus, get the lowdown on protein needs, the truth about chicken products, the merits of a plant-based diet, and various types of milk and their unique benefits.
In this interview, you’ll learn:
How to exercise effectively
How to eat right to avoid inflammation
How physical health affects emotional health
How to reset your body for better performance
The foods that are causing inflammation
How much protein the body needs
How to stay healthy
How to age without feeling old
This episode is packed with valuable insights on how to prioritize your health and well-being, so you can truly live your best, youthful life.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
01:03 Introduction
03:34 Figure Out How Old You REALLY Are
04:33 Laziness Can HELP You?!
07:21 How To Hack Your Body
08:47 Exercise Less & Be Healthier
11:24 How The Metabolism REALLY Works
14:10 Your Health Is Missing THIS
16:58 Vitamins & Minerals You Need
19:42 Figure Out What You’re Missing
23:06 Secrets To Becoming Fitter
26:01 The Reset Process
28:06 Why Forgiveness Is So Important
31:14 You NEED To Let Go- Or Else
34:40 How Much Protein Do You Need?
37:40 The Truth About Veganism
40:10 Which Protein Source Is Best?
42:16 The Role Of Genetics In Diet
44:30 What Kind Of Milk Should You Drink?
50:11 The Truth About Oils
53:50 Should You Eat Palm Oil?
55:36 How To STOP Aging
58:02 Conclusion
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