Welcome to "Rooted in Wellness" with me, Mona Sharma, your guide and celebrity holistic nutritionist. Embark on a transformative journey from imbalance to harmony, where ancient wisdom meets modern scientific insights. Growing up on an ashram, I embraced the philosophy that food is medicine and your kitchen is your health sanctuary. After navigating heart surgeries, anxiety, and weight challenges, I realized that common symptoms don't equate to normalcy. Join me as we unlock the power of our ...
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For a decade, Dave Asprey, “the father of biohacking,” elevated what you knew about the capabilities of your mind and body across a thousand episodes of Bulletproof Radio. Now, he’s evolving it even further in his plan to upgrade humanity. You’re invited to expand your knowledge, explore your own performance and embrace possibility with The Human Upgrade™. You’ll meet bright thinkers and radical doers who push the boundaries of science, technology, personal development, and human performance ...
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Scalpel and Sword: Conflict and Negotiation in Modern Medicine
Doctor Podcast Network, Lee Sharma MD
Behind every procedure, every patient encounter, lies an untold story of conflict and negotiation. Scalpel and Sword, hosted by Dr. Lee Sharma—physician, mediator, and guide—invites listeners into the unseen battles and breakthroughs of modern medicine. With real conversations, human stories, and practical tools, this podcast empowers physicians to reclaim their voices, sharpen their skills, and wield their healing power with both precision and purpose.
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Where there is darkness, there is an immense opportunity for light. The Big Silence aims to normalize conversations around mental health and empower people to turn their challenges into triumphs. Hosted by Karena Dawn – mental health advocate, wellness entrepreneur, co-founder of Tone It Up, and New York Times bestselling author – The Big Silence is creating a safe space to share our story, and for you to share yours. Like so many, Karena has experienced profound grief and trauma. Growing up ...
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Tech Talks are a podcast imagined and created by the folks over at the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT). We're a 501(c)3 nonpartisan nonprofit organization that fights to put democracy and human rights at the center of the digital revolution. We work to promote democratic values by shaping technology policy and architecture, with a focus on equity and justice. #techtalkcdt Support CDT's work with a donation: https://cdt.org/techtalk/
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The Master Coaching Podcast is your go-to resource for growth, learning, strategies, and coaching methodologies as a Life Coach, Business Coach, or Health Coach. I am your host, Ajit Nawalkha. I have over a decade of experience in coaching and have built multiple 7 & 8-figure companies, and I am so grateful to have received over 2,600 student case studies. In this revamped series, I interview coaches, teachers, experts, and best-selling authors on their best ideas so we can grow our mindset, ...
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What if the anxiety you feel, the mood swings you hide, or the “off” feeling you can’t shake… aren’t just yours to carry but part of a story that started long before you? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Karena Dawn to talk about healing from trauma, rewriting the stories we inherited, and finding peace in the chaos. We explore how movemen…
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Ayurveda Meets Biohacking: 5000-Year-Old Medicine Secrets for Modern Stress | Mona Sharma : 1284
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59:11This episode reveals the ancient health protocols Western medicine forgot, and how they are now being used to heal stress, rewire the nervous system, and radically improve human performance. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with Mona Sharma, a renowned Ayu…
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60 Days Alone in Antarctica: Amputation, Frostbite, and Lessons from Extreme Suffering | Akshay Nanavati : 1286
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1:15:05This episode dives into the brutal, mind-altering experience of spending 60 days alone in Antarctica, and how extreme suffering became a catalyst for spiritual awakening, peak performance, and deep inner peace. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with elite a…
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From Stage Dreams to Silent Battles: Lindsey Ray on Letting Go of the “Perfect Career” for a True Life
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44:47On this episode of The Big Silence, Karena Dawn sits down with singer-songwriter Lindsey Ray — a powerhouse behind the scenes of the music industry with credits including Mariah Carey, Demi Lovato, and Tiësto. But beyond the accolades lies a story of self-reinvention, mental health awakening, and the hard decision to walk away from “success” in sea…
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10-Second Breath Hack to Reset Your Body & Mind | Aaron Alexander : 1285
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58:34This episode reveals how one simple breath pattern can rewire your nervous system, regulate stress in seconds, and become your most powerful tool for human performance and longevity. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with Aaron Alexander, a world-renowned h…
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2: Know Your Numbers in a Contract Negotiation with Dr. Mona Bakshi-Kamath
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32:12Navigating the business side of medicine can be daunting, especially for women physicians who often face unique challenges in negotiation. In this episode, Dr. Lee Sharma sits down with Dr. Mona Bakshi-Kamath, to discuss how she mastered the art of negotiation to secure fair reimbursement and create a patient-centered practice. Dr. Kamath shares he…
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From Bathroom Acoustics to Billboard: Avery Anna’s Healing Journey Through “Let Go Letters”
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44:16What if your pain could become someone else’s healing? On this episode of The Big Silence, Karena sits down with rising country star Avery Anna on the eve of her 10th Grand Ole Opry performance. From humble beginnings recording in her mom’s bathtub to signing with Warner Music Nashville, Avery’s journey is anything but typical. But it’s her vulnera…
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52. This is How you Heal Through Discomfort (Not More Protocols) with Jeff Krasno
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1:26:04When your wellness routine starts to feel like another item on your to-do list, when fasting, cold plunges, and supplement stacks feel more depleting than nourishing…it might be time to reassess what “healing” really means. In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Krasno, founder of Commune and author of Good Stress, to reframe how we think about stre…
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The Biohacker’s Guide to CIA Mind Control & Brainwashing : 1283
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1:03:44You’re being programmed, and it’s more subtle and pervasive than you think. From invisible influence to psychological manipulation, this episode shows you how to recognize when your thoughts aren’t really yours. Host Dave Asprey uncovers the hidden science of mind control with Harvard historian Rebecca Lemov. She is a professor of the History of Sc…
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1: Balancing Professional Demands and Personal Well-Being
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31:31In this episode of Scalpel and Sword, Dr. Lee Sharma, sits down with Dr. Meshia Wallace, to share her journey from nursing to pulmonary and critical care, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries to protect both her professional calling and personal passions, like fashion. From navigating the intense demands of 2020 to mentoring female resi…
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Talking Tech with Chinmayi Sharma and Nick Doty on The Role of Public Interest Technologists
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32:26In this episode, we explore the vital role public interest technologists play in shaping policy. How do technical experts influence legislation around the internet, cybersecurity, AI, and more? What challenges do they face, and how can we encourage more technologists to engage in public policy?Joining the conversation are Chinmayi Sharma, Associate…
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Military Tech Goes Public: Think 30% Faster with This Brain Hack | Geoffrey Woo : 1282
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1:26:32Your brain runs slow when it’s running on the wrong fuel. In this episode of The Human Upgrade, Dave Asprey sits down with Geoffrey Woo, Stanford-trained computer scientist and founder of Ketone-IQ, to reveal the high-performance brain fuel once reserved for Special Forces and elite athletes. Discover how ketones helped operators in combat zones sh…
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The Anti-Aging Chamber That Rewinds Your Biological Clock|Dr. Jason Sonners : 1281
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49:05Your cells are starving. Not for food—but for oxygen. In this episode of The Human Upgrade, Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. Jason Sonners, world-renowned hyperbaric expert and regenerative medicine pioneer, to reveal how controlled oxygen under pressure is becoming one of the most powerful tools in anti-aging and performance science. You’ll learn ho…
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148. EcoBabe Unplugged: Monica Richards on Sustainable Living, Inner Healing & Finding Joy in the Chaos
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52:57What does it truly mean to live with intention—from the food we eat, to the candles we burn, to how we heal our inner child? This week on The Big Silence, Karena sits down with sustainable living expert and “EcoBabe” Monica Richards for an eye-opening, heart-filling conversation about how sustainability is more than composting—it's a lifestyle of r…
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51. The Metabolism & Hormone Reset Plan for Women 35+ with Dr. Mariza Snyder
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1:17:32“Everything looks normal”… but you still feel exhausted, anxious, inflamed, and out of sync with your body. Sound familiar? The truth is, most women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s aren’t getting real answers when they start experiencing the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause. Instead, they’re told their symptoms are “just stress” or handed …
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The New Science Behind Psychedelics, Exotic Shrooms, & Daily Flow-States | Matt Zemon : 1280
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1:11:03Your brain has a gear you’ve never touched. Psychedelics can shift you into it. In this episode of The Human Upgrade, Dave Asprey uncovers how high-performance psychedelic mushrooms help you access flow states, rewire your brain, and enhance clarity, energy, and emotional resilience. This is next-level biohacking rooted in real science. You will le…
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Why Oral Testosterone Is the Ultimate Upgrade for Energy, Mood and Longevity (Men AND Women) | Shalin Shah : 1279
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1:05:01Low testosterone is sabotaging your health, motivation, and longevity. Diet alone will not fix it. In this episode of The Human Upgrade, Dave Asprey sits down with Shalin Shah, CEO of Marius Pharmaceuticals, to expose the truth about testosterone decline in both men and women. They break down why testosterone is crashing worldwide, why natural fixe…
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The Deadliest Room in Your House — And How to Detox It for Better Health | Aly Cohen MD : 1278
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1:12:45Your environment is rewiring your hormones, fertility, and long-term health without your consent. In this episode of The Human Upgrade, Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. Aly Cohen, board-certified rheumatologist, integrative medicine specialist, and environmental health educator. Together they expose how common toxins in plastics, pesticides, drinking…
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Behind every white coat is a battlefield of values, emotions, and unspoken tension. In this special teaser episode, Dr. Lee Sharma shares a glimpse of what’s to come: real conversations about conflict, burnout, boundary-setting, and negotiating a better life inside modern medicine. On Scalpel and Sword, we’ll walk together into the places we were t…
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147. From Trauma to Trust: Britt Piper on Somatic Healing, Survival, and Finding Love Again
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54:01What happens when the pain you’ve been running from becomes the very thing that sets you free? In this moving episode of The Big Silence, Karena sits down with somatic therapist and author Britt Piper to explore the transformative journey from trauma to healing. Britt shares her deeply personal story—of childhood abandonment, sexual assault, addict…
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50. The 3-Step Skincare Routine That Changes Everything with Dr. Andrea Suarez, “Dr. Dray”
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1:13:05What if that “mystery rash,” those fine lines, or the sudden hair shedding weren’t just cosmetic concerns… but biological clues your body is trying to send you? In this episode, we unpack the science your dermatologist wishes you knew. From hyperpigmentation and hormonal acne to the myths behind “clean beauty” and the truth about castor oil, we exp…
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Biohacking Your Heart Health: The Life-Saving Molecule You NEED to Know | Dr. Anurag Singh : 1277
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1:04:18What if you could reverse the age of your heart...without leaving home? In this episode of The Human Upgrade, Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. Anurag Singh, Chief Medical Officer of Timeline, to reveal groundbreaking science that targets cardiovascular aging at the cellular level. You’ll discover how mitochondrial decline drives heart failure, why po…
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How Laser Therapy Boosts Mood, Mental Clarity, and Consciousness with Dr. Brandon Crawford : 1276
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40:48What if a laser could help a child speak for the first time—or reverse an “incurable” brain condition? In this episode of The Human Upgrade, Dave Asprey talks with Dr. Brandon Crawford, a leading neurotherapist and founder of 528 Innovations, about the emerging science of laser therapy for the brain and body. You’ll learn how light—when precisely p…
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146. Mona Sharma on Why the Healing Starts at Home: Detoxing Stress, Food, and Your Schedule
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55:35What if your anxiety, gut issues, or chronic fatigue aren’t just “mental”—but messages from your body asking you to slow down, clean up, and tune in? In this powerful episode of The Big Silence, Mona Sharma—a former luxury beauty exec turned celebrity wellness expert—shares her personal journey from corporate burnout and heart surgeries to building…
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49. You’re Not Crazy—Your Nervous System Is Dysregulated with Dr. Alok Trivedi
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1:21:29What if your symptoms aren’t random… but patterned responses your body learned to keep you safe? In today's episode, I sat down with Dr. Alok, someone whose work has deeply impacted my own journey, to explore how trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and subconscious beliefs shape our health in ways we’re not taught to see. We talk about the body’s…
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Conscious Bacteria? The Secret New Science of Cellular Intelligence | Zach Bush : 1275
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1:42:47What if mitochondria weren’t just energy engines — but conscious beings guiding your survival and evolution? In this episode, Dave Asprey sits down with Zach Bush, MD, to uncover a radical new science of cellular intelligence. Together, they reveal how your mitochondria, microbiome, and genetic memory do far more than support survival—they actively…
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The End of Cardio? Burn Fat & Boost VO₂ Max in Just 8 Minutes a Week – with REHIT | Ulrich Dempfle : 1275
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1:06:22You’ve probably heard of HIIT—but have you heard of “REHIT?” This isn’t just another workout trend...it’s a new science-backed way to train with maximum efficiency and zero wasted time. If you’re still jogging, you’re wasting hours for minimal results. In this episode of The Human Upgrade, Dave Asprey sits down with Ulrich Dempfle, German-trained e…
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The Real Reason You Still Feel Tired—Even When Your Bloodwork Looks Perfect | Dr Pompa : 1273
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1:18:47Your bloodwork looks normal. Your doctor says you’re fine. But you still feel exhausted, inflamed, anxious—or worse. In this episode, Dave Asprey talks with Dr. Daniel Pompa, a leading voice in cellular detox and root-cause healing, to expose the hidden stressors hijacking your energy, hormones, and metabolism—even when your labs say you’re healthy…
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48. It’s NOT “Just Anxiety”: The Real Reason You Feel So Sick (and Misunderstood) with Michelle Shapiro
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1:20:51Have you ever felt like your body is sending you signals, rapid heartbeat, anxiety, dizziness, insomnia, but no one’s connecting the dots? In this episode, I sat down with functional dietitian Michele Shapiro to explore the deeply misunderstood conditions of MCAS, POTS, histamine intolerance, and nervous system dysregulation. Together, we unpack wh…
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The $500 Billion Secret: Why Top Leaders Chase Stress | Sébastien Page : 1272
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1:20:27Most people run from stress. The world’s highest performers run toward it. Sébastien Page manages over $500 billion in global assets. He’s the CIO of one of the world’s largest investment firms, and he wrote The Psychology of Leadership while living under relentless pressure. His secret? He doesn’t avoid stress—he uses it as a tool for performance,…
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Web3 & the Future of Genetics: AI, Blockchain & Data Ownership with Nillion : 1271
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1:30:03Your DNA, health data, and digital identity are encrypted, monetized, and weaponized against you. But what if there was a way to take it back… and hack the system? In this mind-expanding episode, Dave sits down with two elite hacker-founders—Michael Tiffany, CEO of Fulcra.ai, and Vishakh, founder of Monadic DNA—to explore a radical shift in the way…
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Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right for your heart, eating well, staying active, managing stress, but still unsure if you’re truly protecting yourself from heart disease? Today, I’m sitting down with Dr. Michael Twyman, a leading expert in preventive cardiology, to explore what really determines heart health and how to optimize it…
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Dr. Steven Gundry: Is Fungus Secretly Running the World—and Your Gut? : 1270
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54:11If your brain feels foggy, your mood swings like a pendulum, or your cravings seem to control you—this episode will flip what you think you know about your body and your mind. Because what if your thoughts… aren’t really yours? In this mind-altering episode of The Human Upgrade, Dr. Steven Gundry reveals a startling new theory: your gut microbiome …
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