19. Baby Biohackers: Dave Asprey on Optimizing Pregnancy & Parenting
What struck me most about this episode was the fact that choices parents make in pregnancy and early childhood can deeply affect their child for LIFE! So while I knew this period of my child’s life was important, I was surprised at how much I can (and therefore must) influence their lifelong trajectory with a few smart choices at the very start.
In this conversation, I sit down with Dave Asprey, the father of biohacking and creator of Bulletproof Coffee, to talk about optimizing pregnancy, early childhood, and the dad’s role in creating an environment where kids can thrive. Dave does not hold back. He shares things like why folinic acid matters more than folic acid, how EMFs and cell phones can impact fertility, why the birth experience leaves a lifelong imprint, and what dads can actually do to protect intimacy after kids.
This one is part science, part sacred, and all practical. We dig into nutrition, sleep, postpartum recovery, and even the energetic role dads play in holding space for their partners. Some of it might challenge you. All of it will equip you to show up with more presence, clarity, and purpose.
In this episode, we explore:
What choices can parents make now that will affect a child for life?
What biohacking principles actually support fertility and pregnancy?
How do EMFs and environment shape your baby’s development?
What nutrition and supplements matter most for expecting moms?
How can dads protect intimacy and connection after birth?
Why does the birth experience leave a lasting imprint on a child’s nervous system?
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Books
The Better Baby Book: How to Have a Healthier, Smarter, Happier Baby https://amzn.to/3UKex4O
Heavily Meditated: The Fast Path to Remove Your Triggers, Dissolve Stress, and Activate Inner Peace https://amzn.to/4n75zLc
The Bulletproof Diet: Lose Up to a Pound a Day, Reclaim Energy and Focus, Upgrade Your Life https://amzn.to/4mLYUpC
Birth Fit – postpartum recovery and strength program for moms https://birthfit.com/
WeDeepen – relationship coaching and workshops for couples https://wedeepen.com/
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Dave Asprey is an entrepreneur, author, and one of the fathers of biohacking. You might know him as the creator of Bulletproof Coffee and the Bulletproof Diet, or from his podcast The Human Upgrade. He has written four New York Times bestselling books and has shaped the way millions of people think about performance, longevity, and health. Beyond his work in wellness and innovation, Dave is also a dad who has applied biohacking principles to fertility, pregnancy, and parenting.
Learn more about Dave:
Website: https://daveasprey.com
Podcast: The Human Upgrade https://daveasprey.com/podcasts/
Instagram: @dave.asprey
Joe Carr is an entrepreneur, advocate, and passionate educator on fatherhood and partnership. Driven by a desire to provide high-quality, nutrient-dense baby food for his daughter Della, Joe and his wife founded Serenity Kids baby food brand after experiencing their own health transformations through clean eating. Now, alongside his work in revolutionizing baby nutrition, Joe is on a mission to help new dads navigate the transformational journey of fatherhood. Through his podcast and social media platform Dadicated Joe, he shares real, honest conversations about showing up for your children, supporting your partner, and embracing the identity shift that comes with becoming a dad.
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