{"podcast":{"title":"The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance","slug":"the-human-upgrade-biohacking-for-longevity-performance-1031629","podcast_index_feed_id":1031629,"rss_url":"https://rss.art19.com/human-upgrade","website_url":"https://daveasprey.com/category/podcasts/","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/8a/08/50/8c/8a08508c-e0b0-4761-8eeb-e26d8dcc9a11/c8b0e53403b0f567938e72d32ba01ad021e82e8517b3c2e7a9d8367fcb5253a0472522241e7b60d9298bddc2eba33b5a9f5ac4df0023690ae76b17d3dad50d33.jpeg","author":"Dave Asprey","episode_count":1558,"summary":"For more than a decade, Dave Asprey - the Father of Biohacking and creator of Bulletproof Coffee - has redefined what’s possible for the human mind and body. After more than a thousand episodes of Bulletproof Radio , he’s taking it to the next level with The Human Upgrade™ - a masterclass in biohacking, longevity, and performance optimization. Each episode explores cutting-edge science, advanced technology, and proven biohacks to help you upgrade your energy, focus, metabolism, and resilience. You’ll learn from world-class scientists, doctors, innovators, and thinkers leading breakthroughs in mitochondrial health, peptides, hormones, fasting, sleep, neuroplasticity, and more. This isn’t just self-improvement - it’s human enhancement backed by data. Every guest, every idea, every protocol you discover here moves you toward a longer, stronger, smarter life. Join The Human Upgrade™ with Dave Asprey - and learn how to live longer, think faster, and perform better.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T04:21:16.572334+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-human-upgrade-biohacking-for-longevity-performance-1031629"},"episode":{"title":"Brain Fog Starts in Your Feet (Scientifically Proven) : 1476","slug":"brain-fog-starts-in-your-feet-scientifically-proven-1476","published_at":"2026-05-31T08:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-human-upgrade-biohacking-for-longevity-performance-1031629/brain-fog-starts-in-your-feet-scientifically-proven-1476","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-human-upgrade-biohacking-for-longevity-performance-1031629","url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/mgln.ai/e/p394/rss.art19.com/episodes/95e9cb84-7211-4318-8e7a-c78ab674d2dd.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/mgln.ai/e/p394/rss.art19.com/episodes/95e9cb84-7211-4318-8e7a-c78ab674d2dd.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"I lived with severe brain fog for 15 years. I couldn't focus, my words didn't come easily, and I spent a fortune trying to fix it from the top down...little worked until I realized the problem wasn't in my head—it was in my feet. In this video, I break down the scientifically proven connection between your feet, your circulation, and your cognitive decline. We cover how your brain requires a massive 20% of your body's oxygen to function, and why sitting at a desk all day weakens the calf muscles that act as a \"second heart\" to pump that oxygenated blood back up to your skull. I also explain how modern cushioned shoes act as sensory deprivation chambers, muffling the critical signals your feet send to your brain. This sensory lack forces your nervous system into a constant, low-level survival state that completely kills your executive function. You don't need another brain supplement to get your mental edge back. You need to fix your foundation. I share the exact barefoot walking and foot-strengthening protocols I used to lift the fog and restore my cognitive sharpness. Thank you to our sponsors! Suppgrade Labs | Grab your DAKE and Minerals 101 duo at  shopsuppgradelabs.com  and use code DAVEPOD for 15% off today Essentia | Go to  https://myessentia.com/dave and use code DAVE for $100 off The Dave Asprey Upgrade. iRestore | Reverse hair loss at  www.irestore.com/DAVE  and get exclusive savings on the iRestore Elite, use code DAVE Timestamps: 00:00 – Personal Experience 00:47 – Root Cause: Not in Your Head 01:05 – Blood Flow and Brain Function 02:10 – The Calf Pump 03:52 – Foot Sensory Signals 04:26 – Nervous System Impact 06:22 – How to Fix It 07:51 – Personal Results Connect with Dave Asprey! Website: https://daveasprey.com TikTok: https://www.…","meta_description":"I lived with severe brain fog for 15 years. 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