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Passion Struck with John R. Miles

How to Biohack the Brain to Remove Emotional Triggers | Dave Asprey - EP 739

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

Mental Health, Alternative Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7779 Ratings

🗓️ 10 March 2026

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

Why do we find ourselves repeating the same emotional patterns, reacting to the same triggers, and feeling stuck in a loop of stress even when we know better?Today, we are diving into the intersection of biological optimization and psychological freedom with the founder of the biohacking movement. Joining me is the legendary father of biohacking, Dave Asprey, to discuss the groundbreaking insights in his new book, "Heavily Meditated."In this conversation, we challenge the idea that your personality is fixed. Dave argues that most of our emotional triggers are actually "hardware" issues rooted in our cellular energy. We explore how weak mitochondria lead to a state of fear and why your brain defaults to reactivity when it lacks the energy to regulate your nervous system.We move from the lab at 40 Years of Zen to the practical "Reset Process" you can use at home. Dave reveals how to identify the physiological origin of your traumas and how to use forgiveness as a high-performance biohack to "delete" automated stress responses.If you have ever felt like your emotions were in the driver’s seat, this episode provides the biological roadmap to reclaim your agency and finally align your body with your purpose.Passion Struck is the #1 alternative health and personal growth podcast dedicated to human flourishing and the science of mattering. It is ranked #1 on FeedSpot’s list of the Top Passion Podcasts on the Web and is consistently recognized among the world's top business and mindset podcasts.Check the full show notes here: https://passionstruck.com/remove-emotional-triggers-dave-asprey/Download a Free Companion Reflection Guide: https://www.theignitedlife.net/p/dave-asprey-heavily-meditated-emotional-triggersConnect with John (keynotes, books, podcast): https://linktr.ee/John_R_MilesGet the book Heavily Meditated: The Science of Dissolving Emotional Triggers: https://shop.daveasprey.com/heavily-meditatedIn This Episode, You Will Learn:
  • The Biological Basis of Triggers: Why your emotional reactions are often a sign of mitochondrial dysfunction rather than a lack of willpower.
  • The Reset Process: Dave’s step-by-step framework for tracing an emotional sensation to its origin and "reprogramming" the response.
  • Forgiveness as a Biohack: How releasing past grievances serves as a "control-alt-delete" for your nervous system, freeing up energy for your future.
  • The Mattering Narrative: Why the belief "I don't matter" is a biological glitch installed before your prefrontal cortex was formed, and how to rewrite it.
  • Neurofeedback and Brain States: The role of technology in accessing alpha and theta states to accelerate psychological healing and cognitive performance.
Support the MovementEvery human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it. https://StartMattering.comDisclaimerThe Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a licensed physician, therapist, or other qualified professional.

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Support the Movement: https://startmattering.com/. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it.

Disclaimer

The Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice.

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0:00.0

Coming up next on PassionStruck.

0:02.1

There are 40-something core traumas that people can tune into at some point in another.

0:08.0

And one of them is, I don't matter.

0:09.6

I'm not lovable.

0:10.7

No one loves me.

0:11.8

I'm all alone.

0:12.7

There's this long list of things that are all nuanced.

0:16.5

And any of those beliefs is not actually true, but it feels true if you're stuck in that. And most of the programming comes long before you're an adult, before you even had a prefrontal cortex to judge it. So since it was already there before your prefrontal cortex formed, you're going to believe it to be true until it's questioned. And it'll create suffering in your life. This is just part of growing up.

0:38.8

Welcome to Passionstruck. I'm your host, John Miles.

0:42.0

This is the show where we explore the art of human flourishing and what it truly means to live

0:47.5

like it matters. Each week, I sit down with change makers, creators, scientists, and everyday

0:52.8

heroes to decode the human experience

0:55.3

and uncover the tools that help us lead with meaning, heal what hurts, and pursue the fullest

1:00.9

expression of who we're capable of becoming. Whether you're designing your future,

1:05.3

developing as a leader, or seeking deeper alignment in your life, this show is your

1:10.2

invitation to grow with purpose

1:11.7

and act with intention. Because the secret to a life of deep purpose, connection, and impact

1:17.3

is choosing to live like you matter.

1:26.4

Hey friends and welcome back to episode 739 of Passionstruck. For the past few episodes, we've been

1:32.9

exploring a theme that sits at the center of this series. Life Beyond the Script. What happens

1:38.8

when the version of life you've been living, the identity, the role, the path you thought you were supposed to follow

1:45.7

stops fitting. Last week in my conversation with Joan London, we explored what it means to

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