The Psychology Podcast

Dave Asprey || Fast This Way

Episode Summary

<p>Today it’s great to chat with Dave Asprey, Founder & Chairman of Bulletproof. Dave is a three-time New York Times bestselling science author, host of the Webby award-winning podcast Bulletproof Radio, and has been featured on the Today Show, CNN, The New York Times, Dr. Oz, and more. His latest book is called Fast This Way: Burn Fat, Heal Inflammation, and Eat Like the High-Performing Human You Were Mean to Be.</p> <p>Topics</p> <p>[2:13] Dave shares his vision quest experience</p> <p>[9:50] Why Dave started Bulletproof</p> <p>[15:12] Dave explains the science behind MCT</p> <p>[18:10] Dave’s rules for fasting</p> <p>[21:09] Working fast vs. spiritual fast</p> <p>[23:01] Cravings vs. hunger</p> <p>[27:51] The science of the keto diet</p> <p>[32:30] The science and mentality behind cravings</p> <p>[36:16] How to develop sustainable food habits</p> <p>[40:39] Dave shares the impact of fasting on his body and mind</p> <p>[44:25] Why Dave thinks he can live to 180</p> <p>[51:32] Dave explains the “16:8 Fast”</p> <p>[56:42] Dave discusses the dangers of over-fasting</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/support">https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/support</a>

Episode Notes

Today it’s great to chat with Dave Asprey, Founder & Chairman of Bulletproof. Dave is a three-time New York Times bestselling science author, host of the Webby award-winning podcast Bulletproof Radio, and has been featured on the Today Show, CNN, The New York Times, Dr. Oz, and more. His latest book is called Fast This Way: Burn Fat, Heal Inflammation, and Eat Like the High-Performing Human You Were Mean to Be.

Topics

[2:13] Dave shares his vision quest experience

[9:50] Why Dave started Bulletproof

[15:12] Dave explains the science behind MCT

[18:10] Dave’s rules for fasting

[21:09] Working fast vs. spiritual fast

[23:01] Cravings vs. hunger

[27:51] The science of the keto diet

[32:30] The science and mentality behind cravings

[36:16] How to develop sustainable food habits

[40:39] Dave shares the impact of fasting on his body and mind

[44:25] Why Dave thinks he can live to 180

[51:32] Dave explains the “16:8 Fast”

[56:42] Dave discusses the dangers of over-fasting


Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/support