<p>Why were our grandparents stronger, healthier, and living longer—without the “advancements” of modern medicine? </p><p>Gary Brecka, one of the world’s leading experts in human longevity and performance, exposes the <strong>hidden crisis</strong> 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 <strong>corporate greed, medical corruption, and environmental toxins</strong> designed to keep you sick, weak, and dependent. </p><p>What’s really causing the <strong>testosterone collapse</strong> in men and women? How is AI changing the game for <strong>hormone optimization, biohacking, and personalized health</strong>? And why are we aging <strong>faster than ever</strong>—while Big Pharma profits? </p><p>This <strong>first</strong> episode in a two-part series is a deep dive into <strong>hormone optimization, testosterone, cholesterol myths, longevity hacks, and the AI-driven future of health.</strong>  </p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Learn:</strong> </p><p>• Why <strong>testosterone levels are plummeting</strong>—and how to restore them naturally </p><p>• The <strong>real reason life expectancy is dropping</strong> (hint: it’s not just diet) </p><p>• The <strong>Kellogg conspiracy</strong>—how food was designed to lower libido & testosterone </p><p>• Why <strong>mainstream medicine is failing</strong> you (and what to do instead) </p><p>• How <strong>AI and big data</strong> are rewriting the rules of health & longevity in</p><p>• The shocking <strong>truth about cholesterol, heart disease, and pharmaceuticals</strong> </p><p>• Why <strong>functional medicine & biohacking</strong> hold the key to real health optimization </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong>  </p><p>• <strong>2025 Biohacking Conference:</strong> <a href="https://biohackingconference.com/2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://biohackingconference.com/2025</a> </p><p>• <strong>Gary Brecka’s Website:</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/4hlfyti" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/4hlfyti</a> </p><p>• <strong>Gary Brecka’s YouTube:</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/3E3Aaba" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3E3Aaba</a> </p><p>• <strong>Gary Brecka’s Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/3PNsgFe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3PNsgFe</a> </p><p>• <strong>Dave Asprey’s New Book - <em>Heavily Meditated</em>:</strong> <a href="https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/</a> </p><p>• <strong>Danger Coffee:</strong> <a href="https://dangercoffee.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dangercoffee.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>Dave Asprey’s Website:</strong> <a href="https://daveasprey.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daveasprey.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>Dave Asprey’s Linktree:</strong> <a href="https://linktr.ee/daveasprey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/daveasprey</a> </p><p>• <strong>Upgrade Collective – Join <em>The Human Upgrade</em> Podcast Live:</strong> <a href="https://www.ourupgradecollective.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ourupgradecollective.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>Own an Upgrade Labs:</strong> <a href="https://ownanupgradelabs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ownanupgradelabs.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>Upgrade Labs:</strong> <a href="https://upgradelabs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://upgradelabs.com</a> </p><p>• <strong>40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement:</strong> <a href="https://40yearsofzen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://40yearsofzen.com</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>SPONSORS: </strong> </p><p>Timeline | Head to <a href="https://www.timeline.com/dave" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.timeline.com/dave</a> to get 10% off your first order.  </p><p>Apollo Neuro | To get an Apollo wearable, go to <a href="https://apolloneuro.com/Dave" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://apolloneuro.com/Dave</a> and save 15%. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong> </p><p>• <strong>00:00 – Trailer</strong> </p><p>• <strong>00:42 – Introduction to <em>The Human Upgrade</em></strong> </p><p>• <strong>01:35 – Meet Gary Brecka</strong> </p><p>• <strong>03:32 – Performance vs. Longevity</strong> </p><p>• <strong>06:16 – The Importance of Testosterone</strong> </p><p>• <strong>15:11 – Historical Hormone Levels</strong> </p><p>• <strong>18:00 – Population Averages in Health</strong> </p><p>• <strong>18:51 – The Flaws of Grading on a Curve</strong> </p><p>• <strong>20:35 – Corporate Influence on Health</strong> </p><p>• <strong>21:04 – The Danger of Cumulative Dosage</strong> </p><p>• <strong>22:20 – Social Media &