This Is Why You’re Tired, Stressed, and Not Healing | Biohacker, Dave Asprey
Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais
Dr. Michael Gervais
4.7 • 1.7K Ratings
🗓️ 17 December 2025
⏱️ 74 minutes
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Summary
What would change if you stopped trying to push through fatigue — and instead learned what your biology is trying to tell you?
On today’s episode of Finding Mastery, we sit down with entrepreneur, author, and biohacking pioneer Dave Asprey — founder of Bulletproof, Upgrade Labs, and widely regarded as the father of the modern biohacking movement. This is Dave’s second time on the podcast, and it’s a nuanced exploration of what it means to live with vitality and consciousness in a world obsessed with optimization.
In this episode, Dr. Mike and Dave dig into the science and philosophy behind performance, recovery, and emotional regulation — from neurofeedback and cold exposure to trauma, forgiveness, and redefining what “health” actually feels like. Dave opens up about losing his company, being publicly criticized, and the deep internal work required to find strength and gratitude again.
You’ll learn:
- Why “listening to your biology” may be more effective than pushing through fatigue.
- How Dave used neurofeedback and meditation to recover from collapse and betrayal.
- The link between emotional regulation, energy, and mitochondrial health.
- How to think critically about longevity practices — from fasting to peptides.
- Why darkness, stillness, and sunlight are as vital as any supplement.
The conversation bridges biology and self-awareness — asking whether efficiency can coexist with depth, and what mastery really looks like when you align your body, mind, and purpose.
Quick note from the Finding Mastery team: The views expressed are the guest’s own and do not reflect those of Dr. Mike Gervais or Finding Mastery. This conversation is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a licensed professional for questions on your own health. Thank you and enjoy the episode.
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