Monk. Cyclist. Biohacker? #691

Monk. Cyclist. Biohacker? #691

Author: Tony Wrighton April 23, 2026 Duration: 9:31

In a world that can't stop scrolling, can't stop hustling, can't stop burning out  - one man became a monk, got on a bike, and figured out the answer.

This is Biohacking News with Peleton Instructor Sam Yo and his daily routine. 

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Tony Wrighton has spent years navigating the unconventional edges of wellness, and in Biohacking News by Zestology, he turns that curiosity into a weekly conversation. As a journalist and author, Tony doesn't just report the headlines; he digs into the practical science and the wilder trends shaping how we think about our bodies. This podcast serves as a direct line to the people driving the biohacking movement. You'll hear Tony in candid discussions with a roster of leading voices like Dave Asprey on bulletproof living, Dr. David Sinclair on longevity, Ben Greenfield on peak performance, and Esther Perel on the human connection behind the tech. Each episode feels like a behind-the-scenes look, whether it's a review of a new wearable device, a breakdown of a controversial nutritional approach from someone like Paul Saladino, or fitness insights from JJ Virgin and Joe Wicks. It’s a mix of grounded advice and explorations of what's next, all filtered through Tony's experienced perspective and his bulging contacts book. For anyone intrigued by optimizing health but wary of the hype, this is a essential guide to what works, what doesn't, and what's just plain fascinating in the world of human enhancement.
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Monk Vs. Machine (Feat. Sam Yo) #690 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:28
When a Peloton monk says the world needs to slow down - you listen. My guest today is Sam Yo... Peloton instructor, West End actor, and ordained monk. He's been on stage at the London Palladium, played villain roles in T…
No F*cks Given (feat. Sarah Knight - Vault) #689 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:15
Coming up today, A life update from me. Squats after meals, why they're better than walking. And... Sarah Knight writes sweary self-help books. The Life Changing Magic of Not Giving A F*ck and & 4 more including F*ck No!…
Sweating for Longevity: Are Infrared Saunas Worth It? #688 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:46
Infrared saunas, red light panels, and compression boots — do they actually work or just look good on Instagram? Sometimes we have 'A Biohacker's Day' midweek episodes, but today, it's a biohacking review episode. We bre…
Bryan Johnson: 10 Days After DMT. (Feat.  Paul Saladino - Vault) #687 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:40
Bryan Johnson is 10 days post 5-MeO-DMT and the aftermath is wild — heightened sex drive, sleeping more than ever, vivid dreams, and a growing sense that normal life is completely insane. He's also been posting his full…
The Man Studying Your Blood Sugar #686 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:46
Biohackers have been using CGMs (Continuous Glucose Monitors) for years. Sharam Fouladgar-Mercer is the co-founder of Signos, the first ever FDA-cleared CGM for weight management. So how has running a company (and lookin…
Ozempic Vs. Glucose Monitors (feat. Sharam Fouladgar-Mercer) #685 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:50
Yet more GLP1 news this week. People regain on average 60% of their lost weight within a year of stopping GLP-1 drugs — and the regained weight may be disproportionately fat rather than muscle. So are a tool that biohack…
Meditation, Darkness Retreats and Rites of Passage #684 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:13
Ed Stafford is a British explorer, renowned as the first person to walk the entire length of the Amazon River, a 4,000-mile, 860-day journey completed in 2010. He is famous for his Discovery Channel survival series, incl…
Biohacking and Rites of Passage (feat. Ed Stafford) #683 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:51
The man who famously walked the length of the Amazon and survived naked on a deserted island is back, and on Biohacking News today. In his groundbreaking new series, "Ed Stafford's Rite of Passage", the world-renowned ad…
Health Wake-Up Calls and the Power of Testing #682 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:51
Filmmaker David Donnelly was on the main podcast a few days ago. In this short midweek routines podcast, he told me what he saw behind the scenes while making Forever Young completely changed his focus on his own health.…
The End Of Aging Has Just Begun! (Feat. David Donnelly) #681 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:50
Longevity science has moved from the fringe to serious labs around the world. Today, filmmaker David Donnelly joins me to talk about what he saw behind the scenes while making Forever Young - and what we're getting right…