The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

How To Hack Your Brain's Missing Youth Molecule | Molly Maloof : 1469

May 19, 2026 · 50m

Summary

Dave Asprey and Dr. Molly Maloof explore how human connection and relationships fundamentally impact biology, longevity, and the "cell danger response." They discuss the neurobiology of love, the healing power of oxytocin, and how isolation contributes to disease. The conversation also covers biohacking tools like psychedelics, neurofeedback, peptides, and somatic therapies to restore inner safety and optimize healthspan.

Topics discussed

Sponsor reads: InsideTracker and AMP Intro: Dr. Molly Maloof and the biology of relationships The neuroscience of love, sex, and attachment Mitochondria as social organelles and trauma Hormesis, social isolation, and AI risks Sponsor reads: Our Place cookware and Danger Coffee Social connection, community, and health outcomes Placebo effect, psychedelics, and cannabis genetics Tantra, BDSM, and stress response regulation Sponsor reads: Puri fish oil and Gatlin Peptides, telomeres, and healthspan vs. lifespan Personal health journey and mast cell activation Hunting, plant sentience, and societal health decline Future of longevity medicine and AI diagnostics
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