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Feb 2025
37m 24s

Gary Brecka: The World Is KILLING You—Us...

Dave Asprey
About this episode

Why were our grandparents stronger, healthier, and living longer—without the “advancements” of modern medicine? 

Gary Brecka, one of the world’s leading experts in human longevity and performance, exposes the hidden crisis that’s wrecking your hormones, slashing your energy, and cutting your lifespan short. In this no-holds-barred conversation with Dave Asprey, they break down the corporate greed, medical corruption, and environmental toxins designed to keep you sick, weak, and dependent. 

What’s really causing the testosterone collapse in men and women? How is AI changing the game for hormone optimization, biohacking, and personalized health? And why are we aging faster than ever—while Big Pharma profits? 

This first episode in a two-part series is a deep dive into hormone optimization, testosterone, cholesterol myths, longevity hacks, and the AI-driven future of health.  


What You’ll Learn: 

• Why testosterone levels are plummeting—and how to restore them naturally 

• The real reason life expectancy is dropping (hint: it’s not just diet) 

• The Kellogg conspiracy—how food was designed to lower libido & testosterone 

• Why mainstream medicine is failing you (and what to do instead) 

• How AI and big data are rewriting the rules of health & longevity in

• The shocking truth about cholesterol, heart disease, and pharmaceuticals 

• Why functional medicine & biohacking hold the key to real health optimization 


Resources:  

• 2025 Biohacking Conference: https://biohackingconference.com/2025 

• Gary Brecka’s Website: https://bit.ly/4hlfyti 

• Gary Brecka’s YouTube: https://bit.ly/3E3Aaba 

• Gary Brecka’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/3PNsgFe 

• Dave Asprey’s New Book - Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/ 

• Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com 

• Dave Asprey’s Website: https://daveasprey.com 

• 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 


SPONSORS:  

Timeline | Head to https://www.timeline.com/dave to get 10% off your first order.  

Apollo Neuro | To get an Apollo wearable, go to https://apolloneuro.com/Dave and save 15%. 


Timestamps: 

• 00:00 – Trailer 

• 00:42 – Introduction to The Human Upgrade 

• 01:35 – Meet Gary Brecka 

• 03:32 – Performance vs. Longevity 

• 06:16 – The Importance of Testosterone 

• 15:11 – Historical Hormone Levels 

• 18:00 – Population Averages in Health 

• 18:51 – The Flaws of Grading on a Curve 

• 20:35 – Corporate Influence on Health 

• 21:04 – The Danger of Cumulative Dosage 

• 22:20 – Social Media & Public Perception 

• 25:19 – Independent Research Matters 

• 32:21 – Big Data & AI in Health 

• 36:02 – The Future of Personalized Medicine 

• 36:49 – Conclusion & Teaser for Part Two 

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