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In this episode of The Human Upgrade, Dave Asprey explores how to biohack your home for optimal health with three top experts. From improving indoor air quality to eliminating mold and reducing exposure to hidden toxins like VOCs, this episode covers it all. Learn actionable tips on how to create a cleaner, healthier living environment, balance energy efficiency with well-being, and even optimize your space for better sleep and recovery. Whether you’re dealing with mold, poor air quality, or harmful household products, this episode gives you the tools to transform your home into a biohacker’s dream.
Today, we’re hacking your home—big time. I’m sitting down with three experts who know exactly how your living space might be messing with your health, and more importantly, how to fix it.
First up, we’ve got Michael Rubino, aka the mold medic, who’s here to blow your mind about the invisible toxins lurking in your walls. Mold? It’s everywhere, and it’s doing more damage than you think. Michael’s got killer insights on why dust might be your biggest health enemy and exactly how to get rid of it before it starts messing with your system.
Then, we’ve got Ryan Blaser dropping some serious science on environmental toxins you probably didn’t even know were impacting you. EMFs? VOCs? Ryan explains why your home’s air quality might be worse than you think, and how to fix it with a few smart biohacks.
Finally, Matteo Franceschetti, the sleep optimization guru, breaks down how your home could be trashing your sleep. He’s got the secrets to transforming your environment so you can supercharge your recovery and performance every night.
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Dave Asprey kicks off the episode by highlighting the unseen environmental toxins that could be negatively affecting your health every day, from mold to VOCs.
Michael Rubino dives into how mold can infiltrate even the cleanest homes, explaining why dust and air quality are major contributors to chronic health issues.
Discover how the materials in your home, particularly your furniture, can either improve or degrade air quality—why leather might be a healthier choice over fabric.
Practical tips for keeping your home cleaner, such as the right products and techniques to reduce indoor pollutants and improve air quality.
Ryan Blaser breaks down how invisible environmental toxins—like EMFs and VOCs—affect your overall well-being and what you can do to mitigate their impact.
Exploring the dangers of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), with a focus on formaldehyde in everyday products and how to limit exposure in your home.
Discussion on how modern energy-efficient homes, while great for saving energy, can actually trap pollutants and compromise indoor air quality.
Ryan explains the importance of choosing the right HVAC systems and air filters, including a deep dive into MERV ratings and how they can significantly improve your air quality.
Michael shares DIY tips for testing the dust in your home and how using home lab kits can give you critical insights into your home’s air quality.
A recap of the top indoor pollutants, including mold, VOCs, and dust, and expert tips on how to address these issues to create a healthier home environment.
How to identify early signs of mold in your living space, even when it’s not visible to the naked eye, and what steps to take next.
An exploration into the health issues mold exposure can cause, from respiratory problems to long-term chronic conditions.
Why air fresheners and artificial fragrances may be doing more harm than good, and healthier alternatives to freshen your indoor air.
Simple and actionable steps to immediately improve the air quality in your home, including ventilation strategies and product choices.
The health risks associated with gas stoves vs. electric stoves, and how your cooking choices could impact indoor air pollution.
Matteo Franceschetti shares how lighting in your home can disrupt your circadian rhythm and impact your sleep, and how to optimize it for better health.
Tips for managing humidity in tropical or high-humidity environments, including the best dehumidifiers and practices for mold prevention.
A deep dive into the dangers of carbon monoxide in the home and why every household needs a CO detector to avoid potentially deadly consequences.
Further discussion on how to minimize VOC exposure in your living space, including actionable tips for improving ventilation and product selection.
Why regular cleaning and maintenance play a critical role in keeping pollutants at bay, along with recommended cleaning practices to optimize air quality.
Matteo discusses how noise pollution can disrupt sleep and stress levels, offering practical solutions to minimize noise in your living environment.
The latest in sleep tracking technology, shared by Matteo, to help you monitor and enhance your sleep quality for better recovery and performance.
A look into the future of biohacking and home health technology, with insights into upcoming consumer and medical devices that will further optimize your living space.
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