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The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

Gary Brecka
Nutrition
Mental Health
Gut Health
Biohacking
Hydration
Inflammation
Health
Health and Wellness
Chronic Disease
Longevity
Sleep
Mindfulness
Functional Medicine
Cognitive Function
Chronic Inflammation
Gut Microbiome
Exercise
Seed Oils
Sleep Quality
Mold Toxicity

Gary Brecka is a Human Biologist, biohacker, researcher, and an anti-aging and longevity expert. His approach to health is simple: "Aging is the aggressive pursuit of comfort." For over 20 years, he worked in the life insurance industry predicting mortality. This meant if he got 5 years of medical records and 5 years of demographic data on you, the team that he was associated with could tell a lif... more

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Most people grab a binder or start a cleanse and go straight to war on mold, Lyme, and heavy metals. Doing it in that order can make you far sicker than the toxins ever did. In this one, we break down why your drainage has to open first, the quiet si... more

You think some people are just born without fear, but my guest Koa Smith has spent 15 years paddling into waves big enough to kill him, and he'll tell you the opposite: fear never leaves, the whole game is what you do when it shows up. After a reef i... more

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For 22 years, I predicted death for life insurance companies. One pattern showed up in file after file: most "genetic" conditions have no gene behind them. Ask your doctor which gene causes your blood pressure, your autoimmune condition, or your ADHD... more

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I sat down with Dr. Jordan Metzl, a sports-medicine physician who's convinced that the reason most of us can't stay consistent isn't discipline or knowledge, it's motivation, and he says you can actually engineer it by "lowering the cost to act." We ... more

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Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal
Neuropsychologist/psychiatrist focusing on resilience and recovery from brain injury
Resilience Leadership Institute (as discussed)
Episode: 282. Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal: You're Not Resilient. You're Just Coping. Here’s 5 Practices of Highly Resilient People
Dr. Phil
Four-time New York Times bestselling author, renowned figure in mental health
Television personality, author, mental health advocate
Episode: 281. Dr. Phil Reveals The Exercise That Rewires Your Brain in Minutes
Will Harlow
Physiotherapist from the United Kingdom
NHS (former), private clinic founder
Episode: 280. Will Harlow: STOP Losing Muscle After 50 (Do This Instead)
Dr. Jason Snibbe
Board certified orthopedic surgeon and pioneer in minimally invasive robotic surgeries
Independent orthopedic surgeon; robotic surgery developer
Episode: 278. Dr. Jason Snibbe: On Why Meniscus Surgery Backfires, Prehab, Peptides, & Robotic Joint Surgery
Sage Brecka
Gary Brecka's wife, personal experience with menopause
Private individual
Episode: 277. Everything Women Need to Know About Perimenopause, Menopause & Hormone Therapy - Compilation
Jessica Shepherd
Board certified OBGYN and menopause specialist
Modern Menno / book author Generation M
Episode: 277. Everything Women Need to Know About Perimenopause, Menopause & Hormone Therapy - Compilation
Vonda Wright
Board certified orthopedic surgeon
Orthopedic Surgeon
Episode: 277. Everything Women Need to Know About Perimenopause, Menopause & Hormone Therapy - Compilation
Dr. John Kim
PharmD, mold/toxin expert and advocate for cellular detox
Independent clinician/scientist
Episode: 276. Dr. John Kim: On Mold Toxicity, Mycotoxins, Heavy Metals, & Cellular Detox
Brandon Sawalich
CEO of Starkey Hearing Technologies
Starkey Hearing Technologies
Episode: 275. Brandon Sawalich: On The Science of Hearing Loss, Dementia Prevention & AI Hearing Technology

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Gary Brecka
Host of The Ultimate Human Podcast

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 7.2k ratings
  • Talking too Much

    I really enjoy this show and listen regularly; I’m so thankful for Gary Brecka and the information he shares. I have 4 stars because often times Gary talks too much vs simply asking his most intriguing guests basic questions and then allowing them to talk.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Run4mylife
    United States3 months ago
  • First Time Listener

    I’ve been following Gary Brecka on X for a while and just learned about his podcast. Such great information!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Poway Anglican
    United States3 months ago
  • JFK’s little soldier

    Mr Brecka is a friend of JFK junior, the health secretary and believes in his policies… dangerous

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    PDeParis65
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Question

    Has Gary Brecka looked into iodine??

    Dr. Brownstein speaks highly of it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C. S. Texas
    United States3 months ago
  • Such a con

    Yeah! How does glyphosate fall in the realm of MAHA or are you sniffing cocaine with your hero? Your silence is deafening. Effin hypocrisy.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
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    United States4 months ago

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281. Dr. Phil Reveals The Exercise That Rewires Your Brain in Minutes
Q: What does it mean to be an Ultimate Human?
Dr. Phil emphasizes living with intention, modeling positive behavior for others, and using his platform to demonstrate disciplined, purposeful living amid personal imperfection.
276. Dr. John Kim: On Mold Toxicity, Mycotoxins, Heavy Metals, & Cellular Detox
Q: Could you walk us through the Encore Method and how it helps reset the system?
The Encore Method prioritizes fixing the environment, calming the nervous system, and restoring cellular integrity before rebuilding the gut microbiome, with steps including testing, reducing toxin burden, repairing cell membranes, stabilizing circadian rhythm, improving lymphatic flow, and then rebalancing the microbiome.
276. Dr. John Kim: On Mold Toxicity, Mycotoxins, Heavy Metals, & Cellular Detox
Q: What are some of your go-to tests for someone with mold/mycotoxin symptoms?
He describes real-time urine mycotoxin testing as a primary measure, along with organic acid testing for mitochondrial function, comprehensive stool testing for gut health and biofilm activity, and selective markers like beta-glucuronidase to assess mold-related toxin recirculation.
276. Dr. John Kim: On Mold Toxicity, Mycotoxins, Heavy Metals, & Cellular Detox
Q: Can we go into some of the details of how to actually eliminate mold from the body?
Dr. Kim explains a stepwise approach focusing first on reducing mold and biotoxin load, then addressing gut health, mitochondrial function, and biofilms, while using selective antifungals sparingly and building cellular resiliency through lipid-m membrane strategies and environmental modifications.
275. Brandon Sawalich: On The Science of Hearing Loss, Dementia Prevention & AI Hearing Technology
Q: When should people start testing their hearing, and what actions should they take if a degradation is found?
Hearing should be tested at least once a year; if frequencies begin to degrade, seek evaluation from a hearing health professional, consider protective devices, and explore modern AI-driven solutions to tailor sound and reduce strain.

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1. Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal
2. Dr. Phil
3. Will Harlow
4. Dr. Jason Snibbe
5. Sage Brecka
6. Jessica Shepherd
7. Vonda Wright
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