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The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

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  • The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

    258. Does Catching Up on Sleep Actually Work? The Science Explained

    04/02/2026 | 8 mins.
    If you’re surviving on six hours during the week and banking on the weekend to balance the books, the research has some sobering news for you. What’s essentially happening is you’re giving yourself jet lag every single week, and your circadian rhythm never gets the stable foundation it needs to function. 

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    Timestamps

    00:00 ​Intro of Show

    01:43 Sleep Variables that Truly Matter

    02:25 Irregular Sleep Patterns Causing Cardiovascular Diseases

    03:17 Circadian Rhythm Disruption Effects

    05:34 EMF in Electronics

    06:18 Free 2-Day Sleep Challenge

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions.

    Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation.  Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered.
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    257. Kori Sampson: On Sobriety, Ultra Endurance, and Reality TV

    03/31/2026 | 54 mins.
    The moment you realize thousands of young men are watching your every choice, the game changes entirely, and Kori Sampson wouldn’t have it any other way. This conversation goes beyond the miles and into the meaning: why winning the Amazon Games felt strangely hollow, how running 800k across England finally delivered the peace he’d been chasing through drugs, achievements, and external validation for a decade. 

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    Timestamps

    00:00 ​Intro of Show

    02:49 Suffering from Addiction despite His Fame

    10:12 Kobi’s Sobriety and Ultra Marathon Journey

    21:33 Achieving Peace from His Mindset Shift 

    26:30 Good vs. Bad Stress

    30:34 Younger Generation Engaging in Health Practices

    34:08 Ultra-Distance Athlete Training and Nutrition

    38:38 Breath Carb Test

    43:32 What’s Next for Kori?

    46:08 Impact on Career with His Athletic Performance

    52:58 What does it mean to you to be an Ultimate Human?

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions.

    Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation.  Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered.
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    256. Gary Brecka's Top 5 Biohacks That Are Completely Free!

    03/26/2026 | 11 mins.
    The most powerful biohacks on the planet don’t cost a dime, and most people have no idea they’re already within reach. In this rapid-fire Q&A, I’m answering your most Googled questions and breaking down my top five free, portable biohacks, my exact cold plunge protocol, and the truth about mold toxicity that most physicians won’t tell you. If you’ve been waiting for a no-excuse starting point to upgrade your biology, this is it.

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    Timestamps

    00:00 ​Intro of Show

    01:22 Gary’s Top 5 Biohacks

    02:59 Gary’s Meal Times

    05:12 Advice for Mood Disorders

    07:18 Cold Plunge Routine and Alternatives

    08:11 Mold Detox and Testing

    10:21 Join the TUH VIP Community

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions.

    Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation.  Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered.
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    255. Bryony Deery: On Postpartum Recovery, Hormone Crashes, Birth Preparation & Pregnancy Fitness

    03/24/2026 | 1h 7 mins.
    The moment you become a mother, a version of you emerges that you’ve never met before, and she’s more powerful, more sensitive, and more focused than anyone you’ve ever been. Today, I’m with Bryony Deery for the second time to explore what really happens to a woman’s identity, priorities, and emotional range after birth, including the surprising neuroscience behind why mothers seem to “just know” what their baby needs before anyone else does. Bryony also gets brutally honest about the bounce-back pressure, the intrusive thoughts no one talks about, and why giving yourself grace isn’t weakness, it’s biology.

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    Timestamps

    00:00 ​Intro of Show

    02:50 Bryony’s Birthing Plan

    08:56 Experience after Birthing

    17:53 “Bouncing Back” Post-Pregnancy

    23:53 Post-Birth: Preparations and Identity Shift

    28:19 Women’s Intuition: Sensitivity to Frequency

    34:11 Bryony’s Fitness Protocol after Pregnancy

    41:56 Diet Change, Breastfeeding, Hormone Therapy

    46:30 The Truth about Female Hormone Therapy 

    48:07 Bryony’s Postpartum Meals and Supplementation

    53:17 Male’s Role in Pregnancy

    1:02:55 Parenting Advice from Bryony

    1:07:01 What does it mean to you to be an Ultimate Human?

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions.

    Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation.  Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered 
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    254. How to Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time

    03/19/2026 | 11 mins.
    Every summer, millions of people panic-diet and over-cardio their way to frustration, and then wonder why the results never stick past September. The summer body you’re chasing has nothing to do with crash dieting and everything to do with body composition: the ratio of lean muscle to body fat that determines how your body actually looks, regardless of what the scale reads. Stop getting ready for summer, start building a body that’s already ready.

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    Timestamps

    00:00 Intro of Show

    01:35 Understanding Body Composition

    02:15 Muscle Protein Synthesis and Fat Burning

    03:53 How Much Protein Should You Intake?

    05:18 Metabolic Adaptation

    06:29 Impact of Resistance Training

    07:49 Importance and Model of Periodization

    10:01 Join the TUH VIP Community

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions.

    Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation.  Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered promotional in nature.
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About The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

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 life insurance company how long you had to live to the month. After years and years of doing this type of research and analysis, he decided he wanted to spend the balance of his lifetime helping people live happier, healthier, longer, more fulfilling lives. With this mission in mind, he created The Ultimate Human podcast. In this weekly podcast, Gary has exciting conversations with celebrities, athletes, entrepreneurs, and scientists and is thrilled to share their transformative insights with you. What's keeping you from being an ultimate human? Tune in to find out. For more info on Gary, click here: https://link.me/garybrecka
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