Meditation doesn’t have to take years. In fact, according to Dave Asprey, you can reach the same meditative brain states in a fraction of the time — if you understand the right switches to flip.

Dave Asprey, the godfather of biohacking and founder of the Danger Coffee movement, says it straight: you don’t need to suffer through hours of meditation or chase longevity in all the wrong ways. Instead, stack smart habits, avoid the “kryptonite” foods draining your mitochondria, and tap into powerful altered states — from breathwork to neurofeedback to even conscious intimacy.

In this episode, Dave unpacks the reality behind sleep, food, and real energy; why meditation can be a waste of time (unless you do it right); and the surprising benefits of brief, intentional pain (yep, like cold plunges and chili peppers). Plus, he reveals the truth about coffee, detox, and how to train your brain to thrive — not just survive.

"Meditation is a huge waste of time. Now, I'm sorry to say that exercise is also a huge waste of time. However, they're both necessary. It's just how are you gonna do it?" ~ Dave Asprey

About Dave Asprey:

Dave Asprey is known as "the father of biohacking" - a Silicon Valley innovator who transformed his own health by losing 100 pounds, boosting brain function, and optimizing his biology. He's a multiple New York Times bestselling author with nine books to his credit, founder of Danger Coffee, and host of the popular podcast "The Human Upgrade." At 52 (though his biological age tests significantly younger), Dave continues to pioneer new approaches to health optimization, longevity, and mental performance.

In This Episode:

00:00 - Introduction

02:16 - Dave's biological age vs. chronological age

04:04 - Why meditation is a "waste of time" and how to do it efficiently

09:01 - The BICEP method

12:17 - The importance of food and sleep for your body

16:15 - Raw omnivore journey and dietary evolution

17:04 - Danger Coffee: minerals, mold-free coffee, and health benefits

Resources:

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Connect with Dave Asprey:

- Website: https://daveasprey.com

- Podcast: The Human Upgrade: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-human-upgrade-with-dave-asprey/id451295014

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave.asprey

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