Rewire Your Nervous System With Food | Dave Asprey #325

Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

Heal Thy Self

Health & Fitness, Alternative Health

5 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 31 October 2024

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Dr. G sits down with Dave Asprey to explore the profound impact of nervous system regulation on overall health, diving into the connection between cellular biology and energy production. Together, they unpack modern health challenges, from the controversial history of seed oils to the effects of mineral deficiencies, the role of mitochondria, and how trauma can disrupt energy levels. Dave shares insights on biohacking and optimal recovery, including how air quality, balanced diets, and mold exposure influence well-being. Discover the science behind fasting, emotional wellness, and the essentials of maintaining resilient energy through daily practices. === Thank You To Our Sponsors! SiPhox Health Visit siphoxhealth.com/healthyself to get 20% off your first at-home blood test and start your journey toward optimal health. AirDoctor Visit https://airdoctorpro.com and use code DRG for 20% off Cornbread Hemp Visit cornbreadhemp.com/drg and use code DRG for 30% off your first order! === Show Notes: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Background on Dave's Career 00:01:11 - The Relationship Between Cell Biology and Nervous System 00:02:30 - Techniques for Nervous System Regulation 00:03:14 - Creating More Electricity in the Body 00:04:32 - Discussion on Seed Oils and Their Impact 00:05:56 - Historical Context of Seed Oils Controversy 00:07:34 - Teaching Kids About Healthy Eating 00:08:21 - Cell Membrane Flexibility and Insulin Resistance 00:09:44 - Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Aging 00:10:15 - Understanding Energy Production and the Nervous System 00:10:34 - Mitochondria as Environmental Sensors 00:11:05 - The Impact of Trauma on Energy Levels 00:13:18 - Techniques for Calming and Stimulating the Nervous System 00:18:01 - Discusses Mineral Deficiencies in Modern Diets 00:19:39 - Importance of Fat-Soluble Vitamins and Minerals for Bone Health 00:20:13 - Bone Surgery Experience 00:20:59 - Introduction to Danger Coffee and Minerals 00:21:45 - Importance of Electrolytes and Mineral Balance 00:24:13 - The Role of Animal Protein in Nutrition 00:26:44 - Overview of Upgrade Labs and Biohacking 00:28:46 - The Importance of Recovery in Fitness 00:30:00 - Benefits of Technology in Health and Wellness 00:30:15 - Commitment to Weight Loss Journey 00:30:32 - Injury and the Impact of Malnutrition 00:30:48 - Exploring Emotional Components of Weight 00:31:13 - Misconceptions About Eating Frequency 00:32:40 - Risks of Over Fasting and Its Effects 00:33:05 - Decline in Sleep Quality from Over Fasting 00:33:36 - Consequences of Nutrient Deficiencies 00:34:20 - Importance of Mitochondrial Health 00:34:52 - Resilience and Energy in Daily Life 00:37:57 - Mold Toxins and Weight Gain 00:38:58 - Mold's Role in Anxiety and Health Issues 00:39:31 - Importance of Air Quality in Health 00:41:38 - The Benefits of Danger Coffee 00:42:06 - Personal Experiences with Coffee and Jitters 00:42:13 - Introduction to Regulating the Nervous System 00:44:30 - The Biological Imperatives: Fear, Food, and Fertility 00:46:25 - The Importance of Friendship and Forgiveness 00:49:43 - The Connection Between Community and Nervous System Health 00:49:58 - Introduction to Mitochondrial Function and Beauty in Nature 00:51:23 - Techniques for Forgiveness and Personal Growth 00:52:06 - The Importance of Letting Go and Emotional Skills 00:52:17 - Discussion on Upcoming Book: Heavily Meditated 00:53:01 - Journey to Discover Clean Coffee 00:54:17 - How to Connect with Dave Asprey

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0:00.0	You are going to be fatigued, constantly
0:02.4	dysregulated, and never feeling safe in your body
0:05.1	if you're missing these three things.
0:07.1	Fats, minerals, and amino acids
0:09.4	are the most important nutrients
0:11.9	to feed your mitochondria. And these agents create enough
0:14.4	electricity in your mitochondria to begin to heal your nervous system.
0:18.2	Mitochondria are the puppet masters of your life. They're environmental sensors. They're ancient bacteria that still act like
0:25.0	bacteria. They decide what they're going to allow you to see. It's like there's a sensor running all the time
0:29.6	so your body can say, I'm not going to let you see see that I'm going to make you feel this way
0:33.4	about that they're manipulating you all the time and that's why I want to keep them
0:37.2	healthy and happy and at full power so they're not afraid which means you don't
0:40.9	experience anxiety and you're harder to trigger.
0:43.0	Dave Asprey is an entrepreneur and best-selling author and the father of biohacking.
0:48.0	In today's episode, Dave tells us the exact things that are blocking us from healing emotionally in the context of the
0:53.0	mitochondria and what things we need to remove from our life in order for our
0:56.5	mitochondria to heal. So if you're suffering with fatigue, mental health issues,
0:59.5	emotional exhaustion, listen to this episode and start learning how to heal your
1:04.0	mitochondria.
1:07.0	All right, Dave, thank you for coming on the show, man, this must be your
1:11.3	1,155 podcast you've been on probably but what an
1:16.8	honor to have you here man and I like I was saying off air I followed your career
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