EP 1267
1267. Psychedelic States On-Demand (No Substances Needed) | Dr. Patrick Porter
In this episode of The Human Upgrade, Dave Asprey sits down with neuroscience pioneer Dr. Patrick Porter to reveal how light, sound, and guided visualization are reshaping the way we optimize the human brain—no pills, no substances, just powerful frequencies.
Dr. Porter explains how BrainTap technology delivers psychedelic-level brain states, improves cognition by 19% in just six weeks, and helps rewire trauma, anxiety, and mental fatigue by upgrading your brain’s energy and frequency.
Whether you’re chasing better sleep, sharper focus, emotional resilience, or deeper states of consciousness, this conversation shows you how to unlock your brain’s full potential—on demand.
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In this Episode of The Human Upgrade™...
Your brain isn’t broken—it’s underpowered.
Energy crashes, poor sleep, brain fog, and emotional reactivity don’t just happen. You’re running on low voltage, and your mind pays the price.
In this episode, Dave sits down with Dr. Patrick Porter, founder of BrainTap, to reveal how to reprogram your brain using light, sound, and guided visualization—no substances, no side effects, no BS.
Dr. Porter breaks down how to activate gamma brainwaves, repair trauma loops, access psychedelic-like states, and boost cognitive performance by 19% in just six weeks.
You’ll learn why most brains burn out decades too soon—and how to charge yours back up.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How to flood your brain with energy and wake it up
- The light and sound protocol that mimics psychedelics—safely
- What gamma brainwaves unlock—and how to generate them on demand
- Why your default mode network traps you in stress and distraction
- The BrainTap protocol that improved cognition by 19% in 6 weeks
- A real-life transformation story that rewrote one woman’s fate
- The link between sleep, trauma, brain states, and performance
- How to build a brain that performs like it’s decades younger
This episode gives you a playbook to reclaim your focus, deepen your rest, and experience the full range of human consciousness—without touching a drug.
Turn your brain on. Then turn it up.
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“You don’t need substances to reach altered states. You just need light, sound, and intention.”
Dr. Patrick Porter
- 00:00 – Trailer
A preview of what’s coming: how light and sound can radically shift your brain states and biology.
- 00:35 – Intro
Dave welcomes Dr. Patrick Porter, founder of BrainTap, and sets the stage for exploring light, sound, and frequency-based neurohacking.
- 00:50 – Meet Dr. Patrick K. Porter and BrainTap
Patrick introduces BrainTap and explains how it blends light, sound, and guided visualization to control brain energy and performance.
- 01:28 – The Science Behind Light and Sound Therapy
Learn how frequency affects DNA, cellular energy, and epigenetic expression—turning your body into a programmable system.
- 03:38 – Quantum Biology and Frequency Medicine
Dr. Porter explains how medicine already uses frequency (X-rays, MRIs) and why quantum biology is the future of health.
- 04:32 – Enhancing Cognition with Sound and Light
From Mozart to alpha music, discover how sound shifts brain states and boosts intelligence—even without active learning.
- 06:19 – Biohacking Conference Highlights
Dave and Patrick preview the 2025 Biohacking Conference, including 20 BrainTap stations and a set from Steve Aoki.
- 08:07 – Transformative Stories and BrainTap Benefits
A jaw-dropping story about a woman told she had 6 months to live—and how BrainTap helped her rewire her identity and defy the odds.
- 17:54 – The Role of Gamma Waves and Psychedelics
Explore how BrainTap stimulates gamma brainwaves to produce psilocybin-like experiences without any substances.
- 26:55 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts
The episode wraps with actionable insights, a reframe on healthcare, and an invitation to reclaim your brain’s full potential.
Resources:
- Biohacking Conference 2025 (May 28th-30th in Austin): https://biohackingconference.com/2025
- Dave Asprey’s New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/
- BrainTap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braintaptech/?hl=en
- BrainTap Website: https://braintap.com/
- Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com
- Dave Asprey’s Website: https://daveasprey.com
- Dave Asprey’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey
- Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com
- Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com
- Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com
- 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement: https://40yearsofzen.com
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