"Father of Biohacking" Dave Asprey on Fasting to Lose Weight and Gain Mental Clarity | Health Theory

Published: Dec. 31, 2020, 1:30 p.m.

On this episode of Health Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by two time New York Times bestselling author Dave Asprey, the "Father of Biohacking" and CEO and founder of Bulletproof 360, to discuss such matters and more as they explore the hidden benefits of fasting, what to avoid when starting out a fast, and how to apply \u2018fasting\u2019 to every area of your life. They discuss the many different types of fasting, the pitfalls of hardcore fasting, what defines a fast, the healing power of fiber on your gut, how to eat and still be in a fast, what the true benefits beyond weight loss are of fasting, how to lower inflammation in the body, spiritual fasting, how you can begin fasting in an easy, yet effective, way and so much more.\xa0\n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nVariety | Dave reveals the many different way to approach fasting. [0:55]\nProblematic | Dave reveals why it\u2019s not a good idea to do a hardcore fast. [3:05]\nWhat is Fasting? | Dave reveals the many diverse ways to be fasting. [4:57]\nParameters | Dave reveals the strict parameters that defines a fast. [6:57]\nGut Healing | Dave reveals the healing power of fiber on your gut. [7:53]\nAutophagy | Dave reveals what you can keep in your diet and still stay in autophagy. [9:35]\nMimicking | Dave reveals how to get the benefits of fasting while still eating. [10:03]\nWhy It\u2019s Important | Dave reveals the real true benefit of fasting. [14:08 ]\nInflammation | Dave reveals why fasting lowers inflammation in the body. [16:15 ]\nDiseases | Dave reveals the common thread between metabolic diseases. [17:35]\nStyles of Fasting | Dave reveals the main concerns with different types of fasts. [20:23]\nWindow of Eating | Dave reveals the ideal fasting split. [22:01 ]\nMetabolic Flexibility | Dave reveals how to put your body in a state that creates ketones. [25:30]\nGet Started | Dave reveals the key points to kickstart a habit of fasting. [28:12]\nWhat\u2019s Key | Dave reveals the key inner voices that move and influence all life. [33:12]\nSpiritual Fasting | Dave reveals the amazing benefits of doing a spiritual fast. [36:23]\nDeep Work | Dave reveals what he experienced during his spiritual fast in a cave. [37:46 ]\nTry It | Dave reveals the one thing to know to persuade you to start practicing fasting. [42:49]\nHunger | Dave shares the key difference between hunger and just cravings. [44:30]\n\nFOLLOW DAVE:\nTwitter: twitter.com/bulletproofexec\nInstagram: instagram.com/dave.asprey\n\nCheck out our Sponsors\nBetter Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\nfacebook.com/bulletproofexecutive\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices