The World’s BEST Alcohol Alternative. Pleasure, Relaxation, and Clarity with TRU KAVA : 1226
The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey
Dave Asprey
4.6 • 7.3K Ratings
🗓️ 26 November 2024
⏱️ 71 minutes
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Summary
Is alcohol losing its grip as the go-to social drink?
Enter kava—a centuries-old Polynesian plant that’s gaining global recognition for its ability to relax the mind, elevate mood, and enhance social connection without the toxic effects of alcohol. Kava, particularly in the form of TRU KAVA, is a psychoactive yet non-intoxicating drink that offers the perfect balance of calm focus and mental clarity.
In this episode, Dave Asprey welcomes Cameron George, founder of TRU KAVA, to discuss why kava is becoming the drink of choice for those seeking a healthier, more connected lifestyle. Learn how kava impacts neurotransmitters like GABA and dopamine, enhances creativity and emotional grounding, and even helps the body recover from stress and trauma. Discover why kava is taking center stage in the biohacking and sober-curious movements as a new tool for wellness and connection.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
• Why 41% of Americans and 61% of Gen Z are drinking less alcohol
• What kava is, how it works, and its history as a ceremonial and social beverage
• The science behind kava’s calming and neuroprotective effects
• How kava supports creativity, emotional resilience, and authentic social connection
• Practical uses for kava, including stress relief, sleep enhancement, and travel recovery
Resources:
• 2025 Biohacking Conference – https://biohackingconference.com/2025
• TRU KAVA – https://www.trukava.com
• TRU KAVA Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/trukava
• Danger Coffee – https://dangercoffee.com
• Danger Coffee Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/dangercoffeeofficial/
• Dave Asprey’s Website – https://daveasprey.com
• Dave Asprey’s Book: Smarter Not Harder – https://daveasprey.com/books
• Dave Asprey’s Linktree – https://linktr.ee/daveasprey
• Upgrade Collective: Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live – https://www.ourupgradecollective.com
• Own an Upgrade Labs – https://ownanupgradelabs.com
• Upgrade Labs – https://upgradelabs.com
• 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback training for advanced cognitive enhancement – https://40yearsofzen.com
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Timestamps:
• 00:00 Intro
• 00:37 Introduction to Alcohol Trends
• 01:57 Meet Cameron George and TRU KAVA
• 02:29 What is Kava?
• 05:03 Kava’s Effects on the Brain
• 06:53 Kava vs. Alcohol
• 08:54 Active Compounds in Kava
• 10:10 Kava’s Safety and Standardization
• 16:17 Kava in Social Settings
• 21:28 Kava and Psychedelics
• 31:26 Kava for Public Speaking and Anxiety
• 34:04 Kava in the Workplace: Enhancing Team Creativity
• 35:22 Kava and Libido: The Unexpected Benefits
• 36:06 Biohacking with Kava: Energy Allocation and Community
• 39:00 Kava’s Role in Meditation and Emotional Awareness
• 42:04 Kava During Pregnancy: Safety and Traditions
• 44:37 Kava’s Neuroprotective Properties: A Deep Dive
• 45:49 Kava and EMF Sensitivity: A Surprising Connection
• 48:39 Kava for Frequent Travelers: Enhancing Mitochondrial Health
• 52:46 Kava and Metabolic Health: Fasting and Fat Burning
• 57:14 Kava Products: Oils, Beverages, and Their Uses
• 01:01:27 The Future of Kava: Social Impact and Cultural Integration
• 01:05:28 Conclusion: The Potential of Kava in Modern Society
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| 0:00.0 | It affects dopamine without creating that addiction, dependency, withdrawal type cycle. |
| 0:04.3 | So it's not a state where you lose control. |
| 0:06.0 | You actually feel like more of yourself, which is what makes Kava the most unique and relevant psychoactive medicine for our modern age. |
| 0:14.4 | Kava is really amazing at getting you into what I call the perfect state of mind, hyper-sobriety. |
| 0:19.5 | If they ever layer in like a traditionally prepared kava into coffee, you get this amazing elation. |
| 0:25.8 | It just like supercharges it. |
| 0:27.2 | Is kava a drug? |
| 0:30.9 | You're listening to the human upgrade with Dave Asprey. |
| 0:37.3 | Today we're going to talk about alcohol. |
| 0:42.0 | Some interesting things are going on in the world that you might not know about. |
| 0:46.8 | 41% of Americans say they're planning to drink less alcohol, which is a 7% increase in one year of people saying, I don't |
| 0:57.1 | want to drink as much. And 61% of Gen Z say that they're reducing that up from 40% in |
| 1:06.1 | 2023. So we're seeing a massive societal change where people are saying alcohol just isn't worth it. |
| 1:13.4 | And it's not like they're just sitting around drinking water. |
| 1:16.9 | They're doing something else. |
| 1:18.9 | And we're going to talk about things you can do instead of alcohol that are still fun that so give you the benefits of alcohol. |
| 1:26.1 | And what are the benefits? |
| 1:32.1 | Well, fun. Social lubrication. |
| 1:39.1 | The problem is if they come with a huge health impact, which alcohol has, and since the very beginning of bioacking, I've been saying all you have to do is track your sleep and look at what |
| 1:44.0 | one drink does to you. And you realize alcohol is a bad idea if you have to do is track your sleep and look at what one drink does to you. |
| 1:45.4 | And you realize alcohol is a bad idea if you want to live a very long time like I do or if you |
| 1:50.9 | want to have a highly functioning brain like I do. So what's in the middle? Our guest today is my |
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