Biohacking Beauty: The Anti-Aging Skincare Podcast

There is an interesting contradiction in the way we talk about aging. We celebrate using technology to improve sleep, metabolism, cognition, recovery, and longevity, but when the same mindset is applied to appearance, the conversation can suddenly become much more judgmental.In this episode of Biohacking Beauty, we sit down with Dave Asprey to explore that tension. We get into why he chose a facelift after major weight loss, whether cosmetic procedures belong in the biohacking conversation, and why wanting to look younger is often treated differently from wanting the rest of your body to function younger.Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, CEO of Upgrade Labs, host of The Human Upgrade, and co-founder of Unlimited Life. We also talk about how he prepares his body before procedures, what he thinks people misunderstand about peptides, and his takes on GLP face, collagen supplements, Botox, stem cells, and the other tools people are using to change how they age.What’s Discussed:[13:02] Why Dave ultimately chose a facelift after major weight loss.[15:24] Where non-surgical skin treatments reached their limit for the amount of excess skin he wanted to address.[18:58] Why copying someone else’s longevity or supplement stack can backfire.[28:59] Where to start when your biological-age markers look good but you still do not like what you see in the mirror.[30:07] Why sleep, recovery, HRV, and other foundational markers still matter when thinking about aging.[37:52] The stigma around cosmetic procedures in biohacking and why Dave questions where that line is drawn.[44:56] Why he believes fear around aging and medical procedures can affect the body’s stress response.[54:25] GLP-1s, muscle loss, and the changes people notice in facial appearance after weight loss.Listen to this episode of Biohacking Beauty for a conversation about where “aging naturally” ends, where biohacking begins, and why that line becomes much more complicated when appearance enters the picture.Find more from Young Goose:Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% off your first purchase, and if you’re a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% off atyounggoose.comInstagram: @young_goose_skincare Find more from Dave Asprey:Website:daveasprey.comLinkedIn: AspreyInstagram:@dave.aspreyFacebook: DaveaspreyofficialYouTube: DaveAspreyBPRTikTok: @daveaspreyofficialBook: “Heavily Meditated”: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/

You probably know which side of your face you prefer in photos. One jawline may look sharper. One cheek may sit differently. One under-eye may look darker. And while some facial asymmetry is completely normal, the way you use your mouth can also influence how the two sides of your face function over time.In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Staci Whitman, we look at facial aging from inside the mouth. We get into how one-sided chewing, bite patterns, tongue function, palate width, airway health, and jaw structure can influence facial symmetry and the way changes become visible in the face. We also explore what adults can realistically do when the issue is structural rather than purely cosmetic. Dr. Staci breaks down the conversations happening around mastic gum, myofunctional therapy, palate expansion, MARPE, oral appliances, and tongue-tie releases, including why changing the way the mouth functions is much more complicated than trying the latest jawline trend online.Dr. Staci Whitman is a board-certified pediatric dentist and Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner whose work focuses on functional dentistry, airway health, craniofacial development, the oral microbiome, and the mouth-body connection. She is the co-founder of the Institute for Functional Dentistry and founder of Bloom + Brighten.What’s Discussed:[1:37] Why persistent dark under-eyes may sometimes point to airway issues, inflammation, and facial structure rather than pigmentation alone.[3:32] What happens to the jaw and the bones supporting the face as we age.[6:44] How chewing predominantly on one side may contribute to differences between the two sides of the face.[10:55] What your chewing patterns, saliva, and cavities may reveal about how you are using your mouth.[17:09] Whether mastic gum and jaw exercises can actually change the appearance of an adult face.[20:00] How tongue function, swallowing, and breathing are addressed through myofunctional therapy.[21:50] Why a narrow palate may require more than simply changing your tongue position.[22:30] What adults should know about palate expansion, MARPE, and oral appliances.[31:26] Why finding a tongue tie does not automatically mean releasing it is the first step.[40:49] Who to see when you suspect your bite, tongue, airway, or jaw function may be affecting your face.Listen to this episode of Biohacking Beauty to learn why facial asymmetry may be giving you clues about what is happening inside your mouth. Find more from Young Goose:Website: www.younggoose.com/Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% OFF your first purchase, and if you are a returning customer use code PODCAST5 to get 5% OFF.Instagram: @young_goose_skincareFind more from Dr. Staci Whitman:Website: doctorstaci.comInstagram: @doctor_staciTikTok: @doctor_staciYouTube: youtube.com/channel/Book: SPIT: Why Your Mouth-and Its Microbes-Are the Secret to Whole-Body, Lifelong HealthRead Dr. Staci’s newsletter: substack.com/@doctorstaci ResourcesFind an oral-systemic health practitioner through AAOSH: aaosh.org/find-a-practitionerSearch the IAOMT directory for a biological dentist or health professional: iaomt.org/for-patients/Search/?ppage=dashboardFind an airway-focused practitioner through AAPMD: aapmd.org/find-aapmd-professionalSearch The Breathe Institute provider directory: breatheops.com/directory/the-breathe-instituteLearn more about the Institute for Functional Dentistry: functionaldentistry.org/

Most of us assume that if something serious was happening inside our body, we would know. We would feel sick. Something would hurt. A blood test would catch it. But some health problems can develop quietly for years, and sometimes the clue that finally gets your attention is sitting right where you can see it: on your skin.In this episode of Biohacking Beauty, we get into the skin changes that can point to something happening beyond the surface, from psoriasis and multiple skin tags to persistent rashes, hair loss, and subtle signs of skin cancer. We also talk about what makes a dermatologist look deeper, how long sun damage can build before it becomes visible, and when a skin concern deserves more than another product or treatment.Dr. Mamina Turegano is a triple board-certified dermatologist, internist, and dermatopathologist, giving her a unique perspective that connects what is happening on the skin with what may be happening throughout the body. Her background in internal medicine and dermatopathology allows her to look beyond the appearance of a skin change and consider the metabolic, autoimmune, inflammatory, and systemic conditions that may be connected to it.What’s Discussed:(01:25) Why you can feel perfectly healthy while something is already changing internally.(02:48) Why psoriasis can warrant looking at cardiovascular and metabolic health too.(04:49) What multiple skin tags may tell you about insulin resistance.(16:07) When an unexplained rash or chronic itching deserves a deeper workup.(19:18) The skin cancer signs people may overlook and when hair loss needs more attention.(23:14) How sugar, alcohol, stress, sleep, and circadian disruption can accelerate skin aging.(35:31) Why Dr. Mamina is comfortable with topical peptides but not injectable peptides yet.(45:24) Whether Google, AI skin scanners, and self-diagnosis are helping or hurting.(48:53) How long sun damage may be building before you finally see it.Listen to this episode of Biohacking Beauty to learn which skin changes are worth paying closer attention to, and why treating what you see is not always the end of the conversation.Resources mentioned:Want to find out more about Autophagy? Listen here: The Overlooked Side of Autophagy Causing Aging - Part 1The Overlooked Side of Autophagy Causing Aging - Part 2Find more from Young Goose:Website: younggoose.comUse code PODCAST10 to get 10% OFF your first purchase, and if you’re a returning customer use code PODCAST5 to get 5% OFF.Instagram: @young_goose_skincareFind more from Dr. Mamina Turegano:Website: DrMamina.com Instagram: @dr.maminaTikTok: @dr.maminaYouTube: @dr.mamina