EP 1308
1308. The Air Force Uses This Mind-Bending Sound Biohack — Try It Yourself!
In this episode of The Human Upgrade, Host Dave Asprey explores the cutting-edge science of frequency healing with spiritual icon Rev. Michael Beckwith and SOAAK Technologies founder Henry Penix. You’ll discover how the Air Force uses targeted sound compositions to support recovery, optimize brain states, and enhance human performance in real time. Michael Beckwith shares how sound and prayer activate neuroplasticity, coherence, and inner alignment, while Penix reveals how biometric data powers personalized frequency protocols for anxiety, sleep optimization, and emotional regulation. Walk away with practical tools to hack your nervous system, rewire your brain, and use sound to boost mitochondria, metabolism, mood, and mindset—for smarter not harder living and next-level longevity.
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This episode reveals how military-grade sound frequencies can rapidly shift your mental state, enhance neuroplasticity, and accelerate brain optimization. You’ll learn how to hack your nervous system using real-time biometric data, how frequency compositions are changing functional medicine, and why sound is emerging as one of the most powerful tools for human performance and longevity.
Host Dave Asprey is joined by Rev. Michael Beckwith, founder of the internationally renowned Agape International Spiritual Center and one of the most respected voices in spiritual transformation and human potential. With over four decades of teaching, Michael has impacted millions through his work in consciousness, meditation, and high-performance inner development. Joining him is Henry Penix, founder of SOAAK Technologies, a cutting-edge frequency healing platform trusted by clinicians, elite performers, and even the US Air Force. Together, they explore how sound can rewire brainwaves, reduce anxiety, support sleep optimization, and create measurable changes in metabolism, mood, and mindset.
You’ll learn:
- How the Air Force is using frequency tech to support mental recovery and cognitive performance
- What makes SOAAK’s custom sound compositions biologically effective
- How sound impacts mitochondria, mood, and brainwave coherence
- The link between sound healing, neuroplasticity, and high-performance states
- Why hydration, supplements, and biohacking stacks boost sound-based protocols
- The surprising connection between prayer, frequency, and emotional regulation
- How to integrate sound biohacks with fasting, ketosis, sleep tools, and nootropics
- Why this tech pairs with cold therapy, Danger Coffee, and smarter not harder principles
This channel is a must-listen for anyone serious about hacking their biology, upgrading cognitive performance, and using unconventional tools to create lasting transformation. Whether you’re tracking HRV, optimizing for deep sleep, or working toward metabolic resilience, these conversations deliver insights you won’t hear anywhere else.
Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade is the top podcast for people who want to take control of their biology, extend their longevity, and optimize every system in the body and mind. Each episode features cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, hacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living.
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“We’re spiritual beings having a physical human experience—when you speak to the cellular part, that’s when you start to see results.”
Michael Beckwith
- 0:00 — Trailer
Guest introductions, basic concepts of vibration and frequency, and the purpose of frequency in healing.
- 1:00 — Intro
Host Dave Asprey sets the stage for the episode and frames the core themes around biohacking, frequency healing, and human performance.
- 2:42 — Humor, Frequency, and Human Experience
The role of humor and laughter as high frequencies, and the meaning of frequency in daily life.
- 5:20 — The Soak App: Origins & Personalization
How the Soak app was developed, its clinical roots, and the use of biometrics for personalized frequencies.
- 8:15 — Biometrics, Technology, and Sound Delivery
Types of biometrics used, delivery methods (headphones, speakers), and the science behind feedback systems.
- 10:40 — Inner Alignment & Measuring States
Defining and measuring inner alignment, brain mapping, and neurofeedback.
- 13:46 — Testing, Endorsement, and Real-World Results
Michael Beckwith’s experience with Soak, scientific validation, and testimonials.
- 19:44 — Biohacking, Sound, and State Control
The role of sound and vibration in biohacking, and the effects of long-term use.
- 23:32 — Mood, Sleep, and Behavioral Shifts
How frequencies affect mood, sleep, and behavior, including global reach and testimonials.
- 24:53 — Supplements, Water, and Frequency Synergy
Combining frequencies with supplements, hydration, and the science of water vibration.
- 26:25 — Congruence, Sound, and Emotional States
Using sound for emotional congruence and the impact on relationships and group coherence.
- 29:49 — Sexuality, Relationships, and Frequency
Frequencies for libido, relationships, and embedding frequencies in music and audiobooks.
- 32:43 — Military, Medicine, and Frequency Protocols
Applications in the military, medicine, and breaking up spike proteins.
- 35:32 — Light, Sound, and Quantum Effects
Research on light frequencies, quantum effects, and the science behind frequency healing.
- 40:34 — Digital vs. Analog Sound & Quantum Concepts
Differences between vinyl and digital sound, quantum terminology, and consciousness.
- 48:45 — Spiritual Experiences & Integration
Personal spiritual experiences, integration, and the journey of awakening.
- 53:14 — Conclusion & Call to Action
Final thoughts, Soak app promotion, and closing remarks.
Resources:
- SOAAK Website: https://www.soaak.com/dave
- Dave Asprey’s Website: https://daveasprey.com
- Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/DAVE15
- Dave Asprey’s BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com
- Dave Asprey’s New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated
- Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com
- Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com
- 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com
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