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On the day before Black Friday, I think you'll enjoy this. A Biohacker's Day is our midweek short podcast. We look at morning routines, evening routines, and biohacks that make a difference to daily routines. Today, it's about remembering what's important in life with the fantastic Brett Moran. Sure, those last-minute deals on gadgets you never knew you needed might feel good in the short term, but do they equal long-term happiness? Side note, you can probably have both, if you so desire. But here's a note of reality.  Follow Brett Moran on Instagram.   THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY BIOPTIMIZERS If you're looking for one upgrade that genuinely supports your health going into the new year, this is it. BIOptimizers are running their biggest Black Friday offer of the year: 25% off sitewide + free gifts with every order. It's the perfect moment to stock up and set yourself up for better sleep, better recovery, and better routines in 2026. I use Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough every night, and I've added their new Magnesium Breakthrough drink to my post-workout shake. Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY15 for 25% off sitewide + free gifts with purchase. Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

What we cover in this episode Why Black Friday is good for planned purchases but terrible for impulse buys The truth about Amazon biohacking discounts Two new products Tony actually bought this month Why a meditation challenge might beat a supplement haul Loads more biohacking news, links and stuff.  Follow Brett Moran on Instagram. THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY BIOPTIMIZERS If you're looking for one upgrade that genuinely supports your health going into the new year, this is it. BIOptimizers are running their biggest Black Friday offer of the year: 25% off sitewide + free gifts with every order. It's the perfect moment to stock up and set yourself up for better sleep, better recovery, and better routines in 2026. I use Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough every night, and I've added their new Magnesium Breakthrough drink to my post-workout shake. Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY15 for 25% off sitewide + free gifts with purchase. Code works worldwide, and on all their products.  

Today's pocdast features the brightest SAD lamp on Earth. Or at least, that's what it feels like. (No official testing department was involved.) A Biohacker's Day is our midweek short podcast and today features entrepreneur and gut health expert Joni Laiho from THERA Nordic. He breaks down his morning routine and why he uses it, what it does to your brain, and what to do if you get down in winter.  Follow Thera Nordic on Instagram.   THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough These are BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night.  I have also been using the new Magnesium Breakthrough drink - delicious way to get magnesium. I have been putting a scoop in my protein shake after a workout.  Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

The world's most measured man just did the most unmeasurable thing. Yes, 5 grams of psilocybin. You've probably seen something of this on social media. Bryan Johnson filmed the whole ego-death experiment, and has been posting about it ever since.  We give our take today.  Also today,  Biohacking isn't a basement hobby anymore, it's an industry. Joni Laiho has great experience buiding trusted health brands including the brilliant Thera Nordic. We talk hype vs. science, Finnish saunas, biohacking business, and Bryan Johnson.  Follow Thera Nordic on Instagram.   THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough These are BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night.  I have also been using the new Magnesium Breakthrough drink - delicious way to get magnesium. I have been putting a scoop in my protein shake after a workout.  Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

This is A Biohacker's Day, our midweek podcast episode featuring longevity journalist Klaudia Balogh.  Vagus nerve stimulation Ketones in coffee Meditation with a Flex Beam Lymphatic drainage Blue blocking glasses All in the name of optimisation! Follow Klaudia Balogh on Instagram.   THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough These are BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night.  I have also been using the new Magnesium Breakthrough drink - delicious way to get magnesium. I have been putting a scoop in my protein shake after a workout.  Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.  

Is Erling Haaland's Steak-and-Milk Diet Really That Mad? The Norwegian striker's eating habits are back in the headlines and they're pure biohacker. From raw milk to massive steaks, the way his "mad" routine has been reported says more about modern nutrition media than it does about him. Butter Breakdown: What You're Really Buying From raw milk to butter. The dairy aisle's a minefield. Here's how to tell the real stuff from the imposters, and how easy it is to make a mistake.  Saudi Arabia to Miami.   An amazing schedule of biohacking conferences over the last few weeks. The brilliant longevity journalist Klaudia Balogh has been to them all and she joins me today.  Follow Klaudia Balogh on Instagram.   THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough These are BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night.  I have also been using the new Magnesium Breakthrough drink - delicious way to get magnesium. I have been putting a scoop in my protein shake after a workout.  Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

This episode is sponsored by Magnesium Breakthrough and Sleep Breakthrough — two of my favourite biohacks for deeper sleep and better recovery. Right now you can get 15 % off either one when you use the code TONY15 at bioptimizers.com/tony My guest today is genetic expert and epigenetic performance coach Chris Barnes. He delivered a keynote in Australia at Wanderlust Wellspring, alongside the biggest names in longevity such as Wim Hof, Dave Asprey and more.  But what's his daily biohacking routine?  Check out his work here.  THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough These are BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night.  I have also been using the new Magnesium Breakthrough drink - delicious way to get magnesium. I have been putting a scoop in my protein shake after a workout.  Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

This episode is sponsored by Magnesium Breakthrough and Sleep Breakthrough — two of my favourite biohacks for deeper sleep and better recovery. Right now you can get 15 % off either one when you use the code TONY15 at bioptimizers.com/tony   There are biohacking events happening all over the world right now. And what is emerging is a remarkable template for longevity.    Saudi Arabia and Australia have been two of the notable ones in the last few days, and they're pushing the limits of what's possible for health and human performance. My guest today is genetic expert and epigenetic performance coach Chris Barnes. He delivered a keynote in Australia at Wanderlust Wellspring, alongside the biggest names in longevity such as Wim Hof, Dave Asprey and more.  Check out his work here.    THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough These are BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night.  I have also been using the new Magnesium Breakthrough drink - delicious way to get magnesium. I have been putting a scoop in my protein shake after a workout.  Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.    

This episode is sponsored by Magnesium Breakthrough and Sleep Breakthrough — two of my favourite biohacks for deeper sleep and better recovery. Right now you can get 15 % off either one when you use the code TONY15 at bioptimizers.com/tony   It's time for another Biohacker's Day.  Dr Vicky Williamson, a leading music-psychology researcher and co-founder of Audicin, talks us through the sounds and supplements of her day.  Use code TONY25 for a free month's trial of Audicin.  Dr Vicky Williamson is a music psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist whose research explores how sound shapes memory, mood, and health. She is co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Audicin, a science-based audio app that uses brainwave-entraining sound to lower stress, improve sleep, and support long-term wellbeing. Follow Audicin on Instagram.     THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough These are BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night.  I have also been using the new Magnesium Breakthrough drink - delicious way to get magnesium. I have been putting a scoop in my protein shake after a workout.  Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.      

This episode is sponsored by Magnesium Breakthrough and Sleep Breakthrough — two of my favourite biohacks for deeper sleep and better recovery. Right now you can get 15 % off either one when you use the code TONY15 at bioptimizers.com/tony   Can music really help you live longer? Dr Vicky Williamson, a leading music-psychology researcher and co-founder of the science-based audio app Audicin, explains how sound can regulate your nervous system, lower stress, improve sleep and heart-rate variability, and support healthy aging. Use code TONY25 for a free month's trial of Audicin.  Dr Vicky Williamson is a music psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist whose research explores how sound shapes memory, mood, and health. She is co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Audicin, a science-based audio app that uses brainwave-entraining sound to lower stress, improve sleep, and support long-term wellbeing. Follow Audicin on Instagram.     THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough These are BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night.  I have also been using the new Magnesium Breakthrough drink - delicious way to get magnesium. I have been putting a scoop in my protein shake after a workout.  Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.  

This episode is sponsored by Magnesium Breakthrough and Sleep Breakthrough — two of my favourite biohacks for deeper sleep and better recovery. Right now you can get 15 % off either one when you use the code TONY15 at bioptimizers.com/tony   In this episode of A Biohacker's Day, our midweek podcast, we step into the daily routine of Gaetan Laroux, founder of Mythos Men and Mythos Women. His day includes: 10,000 steps as a non-negotiable. (But it's hard!) Biodynamic wine (sometimes) Shilajit (boom) THC (to chill)  Sprint training for peak output. Gaetan's brands are shaking up the biohacking world, and here he shares exactly how he lives the lifestyle himself. Follow Gaetan Leroux on Instagram.   THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough These are BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night.  I have also been using the new Magnesium Breakthrough drink - delicious way to get magnesium. I have been putting a scoop in my protein shake after a workout.  Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

This episode is sponsored by Magnesium Breakthrough and Sleep Breakthrough — two of my favourite biohacks for deeper sleep and better recovery. Right now you can get 15 % off either one when you use the code TONY15 at bioptimizers.com/tony   Coming up today... Helmet of Cellphones?! We dig into Elon Musk's claim that even if you wore a helmet made of cellphones, EMFs wouldn't be a concern. How true is that? Sparkling Water Under the Microscope. A new app now lets you compare the water quality across different brands of sparkling water, and the results might surprise you. From Zero to Biohacking Brand Success. We talk to Gaetan Leroux, founder of Mythos Men and Mythos Women. These are two brands taking the biohacking world by storm, but how to grow a biohacking brand from the ground up? Follow Gaetan Leroux on Instagram.   THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough These are BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night.  I have also been using the new Magnesium Breakthrough drink - delicious way to get magnesium. I have been putting a scoop in my protein shake after a workout.  Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

This episode is sponsored by Magnesium Breakthrough and Sleep Breakthrough — two of my favourite biohacks for deeper sleep and better recovery. Right now you can get 15 % off either one when you use the code TONY15 at bioptimizers.com/tony   Meet Akshay Nanavati — Marine veteran, ultra-endurance athlete, and the author of Fearvana, endorsed by the Dalai Lama, and mates with Dave Asprey.  This podcast is part of my new series A Biohacker's Day. And we discuss everything from 40 years of zen, getting up and getting right to it, and spending 24 (yes twenty-four) hours on a stairclimber.  I'd love to know what you think. Follow Akshay Nanavati on Instagram.   THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough These are BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night.  I have also been using the new Magnesium Breakthrough drink - delicious way to get magnesium. I have been putting a scoop in my protein shake after a workout.  Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

This episode is sponsored by Magnesium Breakthrough and Sleep Breakthrough — two of my favourite biohacks for deeper sleep and better recovery. Right now you can get 15 % off either one when you use the code TONY15 at bioptimizers.com/tony   Meet Akshay Nanavati, the insane endurance athlete who is endorsed by the Dalai Lama. Akshay has dragged a 420-pound sled across 500 miles of Antarctica, spent 17 days in darkness and isolation, and survived 100 days alone in the polar regions. But his greatest journey? Overcoming PTSD, addiction, and depression to build a life of purpose and power. Through neuroscience, spirituality, and lived experience, Akshay now teaches how to master fear, find peace, and achieve peak performance. Follow Akshay Nanavati on Instagram.   THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough These are BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night.  I have also been using the new Magnesium Breakthrough drink - delicious way to get magnesium. I have been putting a scoop in my protein shake after a workout.  Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

This was a great conversation with Caroline Alan about her morning routine. So much fun - warning Bryan Johnson would not approve of something we discussed at the end! Caroline Alan from BEAM Minerals shows how she builds energy and recovery into every part of her day. (Use code TONY for 20% off at the amazing BEAM Minerals.) Discover how this mineral expert and BEAM Minerals co-founder keeps hydration, sleep and cellular balance on track — recorded recently at the Health Optimisation Summit in London.  (REMEMBER: code TONY for 20% off at BEAM Minerals.) Follow Caroline Alan on Instagram.

Minerals are the hidden driver of hydration, energy, sleep and recovery... and most of us are running low. Mineral expert Caroline Alan, co-founder of BEAM Minerals, explains how fulvic and humic complexes restore balance at the cellular level. Use code TONY for 20% off at the amazing BEAM Minerals. We cover hidden deficiencies, detox support, and simple daily upgrades you can start today. This was recorded recently at the Health Optimisation Summit. I hope you enjoy this chat with Caroline as much as I did. Remember: you can use code TONY for 20% off at the amazing BEAM Minerals. Follow Caroline Alan on Instagram.  

This episode is sponsored by Magnesium Breakthrough and Sleep Breakthrough — two of my favourite biohacks for deeper sleep and better recovery. Right now you can get 15 % off either one when you use the code TONY15 at bioptimizers.com/tony   Features one of the best (and easiest) kids biohacks! Welcome to A Biohacker's Day, the series where we unpack a real 24-hour routine with a leading health and performance thinker. Today's guest is Tom Sanderson, a recovery specialist and CEO of Kineon. He's known for cutting-edge training tools and no-nonsense lifestyle design. Tom walks us through his daily rhythm today. Follow Tom Sanderson on Instagram.   THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough These are BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night.  I have also been using the new Magnesium Breakthrough drink - delicious way to get magnesium. I have been putting a scoop in my protein shake after a workout.  Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

This episode is sponsored by Magnesium Breakthrough and Sleep Breakthrough — two of my favourite biohacks for deeper sleep and better recovery. Right now you can get 15 % off either one when you use the code TONY15 at bioptimizers.com/tony   Is this the end of pain pills, and the start of light as medicine? Behind the scenes, elite athletes — from UFC fighters to Olympians — are quietly strapping on wearable red light therapy devices to bounce back faster.  And the question is: if it works for them, why isn't everyone using it? I've shared before how in my time as a TV sports presenter, I was stunned at the amount of athletes dosed up to the max on painkillers. Well, not for much longer.  Today I'm joined by Tom Sanderson… he's from Kineon, creators of the MOVE+, to explore all sorts of different wellness topics...   Discount link: Kineon MOVE+ with code TONY10 Follow Tom Sanderson on Instagram.   THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough These are BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night.  I have also been using the new Magnesium Breakthrough drink - delicious way to get magnesium. I have been putting a scoop in my protein shake after a workout.  Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

This episode is sponsored by Magnesium Breakthrough and Sleep Breakthrough — two of my favourite biohacks for deeper sleep and better recovery. Right now you can get 15 % off either one when you use the code TONY15 at bioptimizers.com/tony   What exactly is The Cortisol Canceler'? What are Ozone Saunas? And how can we biohack with kids?  Welcome to A Biohacker's Day, a new series on the Biohacking News feed. Each episode is a real-life diary of how one biohacker structures their day — the routines, tools, and surprising habits that drive their health and performance. Some schedules are calm and minimalist. Others rival Mark Wahlberg's in intensity. Once again, I'm joined by Kyal Van Der Leest, nutritionist, naturopath, biohacker, and founder of LVLUP Health. Follow Kyal Van Der Leest on Instagram.   THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough These are BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night.  I have also been using the new Magnesium Breakthrough drink - delicious way to get magnesium. I have been putting a scoop in my protein shake after a workout.  Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.

This episode is sponsored by Magnesium Breakthrough and Sleep Breakthrough — two of my favourite biohacks for deeper sleep and better recovery. Right now you can get 15 % off either one when you use the code TONY15 at bioptimizers.com/tony   Athletes are whispering about them. Regulators are fighting over them. And in the biohacking world, they're being called the most powerful health upgrade since stem cells. This podcast was recorded last week at our pop-up studio in London for the Health Optimisation Summit. To unpack peptides, I'm joined by Kyal Van Der Leest, nutritionist, naturopath, biohacker, and founder of LVLUP Health. Follow Kyal Van Der Leest on Instagram.   THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough and Magnesium Breakthrough These are BIOptimizers sleep and magnesium supplements which I take every night.  I have also been using the new Magnesium Breakthrough drink - delicious way to get magnesium. I have been putting a scoop in my protein shake after a workout.  Just go to BIOptimizers.com/tony and use code TONY15 for at least 15% off (often more). Code works worldwide, and on all their products.