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The Augmented Life
by The Augmented Life
Welcome to "The Augmented Life"—a new podcast and content series chronicling Michael Tiffany’s global quest to uncover the most innovative and transformative approaches to optimizing the human experience in the age of AI.Michael’s vision is clear: to empower individuals to thrive in an AI-driven world. Each episode is a testament to the power of collaboration—blending unique perspectives and expertise into a captivating journey of discovery, insight, and transformation.
Episodes
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How Athletic Mindsets Fuel Startup Success, with Ruben Austin, Founder of all In all
What can founders learn from elite athletes, and how does coachability translate into venture building? In this episode of The Augmented Life, Michael Tiffany sits down with Ruben A. Austin, founder of All In All, former football player, and serial entrepreneur. From growing up in Düsseldorf to...
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Why Gut Health Might Be the Key to Aging, Alzheimer’s & Obesity, with Dr. Daniel Winer (Co-Founder of Propion)
Can your gut control your lifespan? What if molecules produced by your microbiome could prevent obesity, Alzheimer’s, and inflammation, just by supporting the right immune response? In this episode of The Augmented Life, Michael Tiffany sits down with Dr. Dan Winer and Nicholas Tubach, the team...
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Why We Struggle to Change (and What Actually Works), with Gretchen Rubin (Author of The 4 Tendencies)
Why do some people crush their goals effortlessly while others stall out—even with the same advice? In this episode of The Augmented Life, Michael Tiffany sits down with bestselling author and behavior science expert Gretchen Rubin to unpack what actually drives habit change, happiness, and...
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Nootropics, Dopamine & Self-Optimization, with Adam Greenfeld, Co-Founder at Thesis Nootropics
In this episode of The Augmented Life, Michael Tiffany sits down with Adam Greenfeld, Co-Founder at Thesis Nootropics. They unpack the science and strategy behind brain enhancement, from the early Reddit-fueled experiments that shaped Thesis, to the surprising audiences using nootropics today.…
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Are You Optimizing or Over-Optimizing? Longevity Lessons with Nathalie Niddam
Is your health routine actually making you healthier, or just making you more anxious? In this episode of The Augmented Life, Michael Tiffany sits down with biohacker and longevity expert Nathalie Niddam to unpack the line between meaningful health optimization and counterproductive obsession.…
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Biohacking, Self-Sovereignty & the Optimistic Future of Human Enhancement, with Shelby Newsad
What happens when millions of people take health into their own hands?In this episode of The Augmented Life, Michael Tiffany sits down with Shelby Newsad, biohacker, investor, and principal author of A Biohacker Future, to explore the explosive intersection of AI, gene therapy, neuromodulation…
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Augment Your Life: Dan Siroker on Building the Prosthetic Mind
Would you outsource your memory if it made you a better friend, parent, or leader? In this mind-expanding episode of The Augmented Life, Michael Tiffany sits down with Dan Siroker—co-founder and CEO of Limitless—to explore how AI-powered memory augmentation is changing what it means to be…
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Fasting for Stem Cells, Microdosing for Clarity: The Wild Science of Personal Optimization, with Sean McCormick
What if the most powerful transformation tool isn’t something you add, but something you take away? In this episode of The Augmented Life, performance coach and Optimal Performance Podcast host Sean McCormick joins Michael Tiffany for a no-holds-barred conversation on radical…
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Why Western Medicine Fails and How to Take Back Your Health, with Dr. Robert Lufkin, NYT Bestselling Author & Med School Professor
Dr. Robert Lufkin is a medical school professor, bestselling author, and former head of diagnostic imaging at UCLA and USC. But what he reveals in this conversation may shake your faith in the healthcare system he helped build. In this episode of The Augmented Life, Dr. Lufkin joins Michael…
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Why Aging Is an Exponential Problem (And How to Beat It), with Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, Founder @ Gladden Longevity
What if aging isn’t a slow decline—but an exponential collapse? And what if the key to beating it isn’t “trying harder”—but building an entirely different strategy? In this episode of The Augmented Life, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden (Founder & Chief Science Officer of Gladden Longevity) joins Michael...
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The Imagination Age Is Here: Reclaiming Attention, Creativity, and the Future of AI, with Helen Todd
What if AI wasn’t about intelligence at all—but imagination? In this episode of The Augmented Life, Michael Tiffany sits down with Helen Todd to explore what it means to center creativity, community, and well-being in a world increasingly defined by algorithms and automation. Together, they dive...
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You’re Not Burnt Out—Your Nervous System Is Just Outdated, with Jonny Miller
What if your burnout wasn’t a mental problem, but a physiological one? Jonny Miller thinks most of us are running modern lives on outdated nervous systems. In this deeply practical and eye-opening episode of The Augmented Life, Jonny joins Michael Tiffany to explore how our nervous system shapes...
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Iliana Oris Valiente Built a Digital Twin of Herself. What Happened Next Will Reshape How You Think About Being Human.
What if your clone could go to meetings, give speeches, and represent you in multiple cities—all at once? Iliana Oris Valiente did exactly that. In this mind-bending episode of The Augmented Life, Iliana joins Michael Tiffany to unpack what really happens when you build an AI-powered digital twin...
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Personalization Without the Creep Factor: Designing Human-Centered AI with Keri Rich, VP of Product at Lucidworks
What does it really mean to feel seen by an AI? In this episode of The Augmented Life, Michael Tiffany is joined by Keri Rich, VP of Product at Lucidworks, to unpack one of the thorniest challenges in AI: how to personalize experiences without making users feel stalked. Together, they explore…
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Biohacking, Self-Sovereignty & the Optimistic Future of Human Enhancement, with Shelby Newsad, Partner at Compound VC
What happens when millions of people take health into their own hands? In this episode of The Augmented Life, Michael Tiffany sits down with Shelby Newsad, biohacker, investor, and principal author of A Biohacker Future, to explore the explosive intersection of AI, gene therapy, neuromodulation,...
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The Future of Biohacking: Personalization, AI, and the Path to Becoming Cyborgs
For this special Q&A episode of The Augmented Life, Michael Tiffany and his co-founder, Ash Kalb decided to take a break from the usual format and put themselves in the hot seat. Together they tackled some of the biggest, most pressing questions from Fulcra's audience—questions that sit at the...
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Using AI To Uncover The Hidden Patterns That Hold You Back, with Tech Blogger Robert Scoble
In this episode of The Augmented Life, host Michael J.J. Tiffany sits down with tech visionary Robert Scoble to explore the cutting edge of human augmentation. From brain-computer interfaces to AI companions, they discuss how technology is reshaping our lives and capabilities. Robert shares...
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How To Go from ‘Sick Care’ to ‘Preventative Care’ with Fitt Insider founder, Anthony Vennare
In an industry drowning in promotional content and paid advertising, Fitt Insider's founder, Anthony Vennare’s commitment to genuine, transparent coverage of consumer health products stands out. He’s a man of integrity. This episode of The Augmented Life revealed fascinating parallels between...
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Why Most ‘AI Experts’ Actually Suck, and How You Can Blow Right Past Them, with Mindstone CEO, Joshua Wohle
In this conversation, Mindstone CEO, Joshua Wohle, shared this wild insight: Out of 100 people using AI, 10 claim they're experts, 20 say they're advanced, and 50 say they're beginners. The reality? Almost everyone is still a novice. Even the "experts." Here's why this matters: We're witnessing…
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Unlocking Personal Health Insights Through Data, with Ajay Bhargava
After decades of generic health advice based on broad population studies, a new era of highly personalized insights is emerging thanks to the combination of consumer health devices, data science, and artificial intelligence. In this episode of the Augmented Life podcast, Michael Tiffany spoke…
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Stack Traces of the Mind: Rethinking AI and Human Intelligence with Arthur Breitman
Arthur Breitman, the co-founder of Tezos, recently joined us to discuss the evolving landscape of blockchain technology and data empowerment. Drawing from his background as a research engineer at Google X and Waymo, as well as his early career in finance at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley,...
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Harnessing AI for the Future of Healthcare: Insights from Dr. Harvey Castro
The future of healthcare is not just about better treatments but about better communication, proactive care, and leveraging data to make informed decisions. In this conversation, Dr. Harvey Castro, MD, MBA, shared his visionary insights into how AI is reshaping medicine.
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Dr. Daniel Toker on Breaking the Code of Consciousness
In this episode of The Augmented Life, neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Toker shows us where mathematics meets the mind. Through groundbreaking work with brain organoids and large-scale brain simulations, Toker is uncovering the fundamental patterns that distinguish conscious states from unconscious…
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Training Sleep Like a Skill with Mollie Eastman
Mollie Eastman was an entrepreneur who found herself chasing solutions for severe insomnia, collecting ineffective sleeping pill prescriptions from doctors in Croatia, Budapest, and Italy. Instead of accepting this as her fate, she dove deep into understanding sleep for herself. Now running Sleep...
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Katey Hassan Shares the Biohacker's Guide to Healthy Skin
In this episode of The Augmented Life, we sat down with Katey Hassan, a pioneer in the beauty industry with over 15 years of experience at some of the most influential skincare brands in the world. At Nocturnal Skincare, Katey’s focused on breakthrough delivery systems and advanced ingredients,...
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The Science of Sustained Performance: Bringing Olympic Strategies to Everyday Excellence
As a performance scientist and applied physiologist, Dr. Steve Ingham has worked with Olympic champions and leading executives, blending physiological science with hands-on coaching to build strategies that sustain peak performance under pressure. His approach is rooted in taking scientific...
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Dr. Christopher Mason on Building the Future of Precision Medicine with Space Research
On this episode of The Augmented Life, Michael Tiffany is joined by Dr. Chris Mason, Professor of Genetics at Weill Cornell Medicine. By studying astronauts’ responses to the extreme conditions of space, Dr. Mason uncovers insights that could transform how we monitor and understand our health.…
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Amy Kelly on How Miri AI is Helping Wellness Experts Deliver Personalized Care at Scale
Amy Kelly, co-founder & CEO of Miri AI and a former therapist is augmenting personalized care through AI. Miri AI is developing tools that enhance, rather than replace, the expertise of wellness professionals, coaches, and brands. Their goal is to help experts deliver support around the clock,...
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How AI Replicas are Shaping the Future Without Losing the Human Touch, with Dan Thompson
Dan Thomson, founder of Sensay, is focused on creating technology that keeps people connected and preserves their knowledge for the future. His platform allows users to create AI-powered digital replicas, helping them stay productive and safeguard their insights. In this episode, Dan breaks down...
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How AI Can Give You More Time for Family, with Ellie Windle, Founder and CEO of Persist
Families are juggling more responsibilities than ever. We've seen technology support many areas of our lives, but family management is still mostly done the old-fashioned way which often leaves us feeling like there's never enough time in the day. In this episode, Ellie Windle, Founder and CEO of...
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The Team at Fulcra Answers Your Questions…And Has Some of Their Own
Instead of our usual guest interview, we're dedicating another episode to answering the questions that you have been sending our way. It's an opportunity for us to dive deeper into topics that you, our listeners, are most curious about. We'll be exploring a range of subjects related to personal...
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Amit Pradhan is Reimagining AI: Why Users, Not Just Corporations, Must Benefit and How We Can Make It Happen
Amit Pradhan, a seasoned startup founder, investor, and speaker with over 25 years of experience in deep tech joined us this week on Augmented Life. As the Founder & CEO at Rainfall, Executive Chairman of Zero Labs, and co-founder & President of the Silicon Valley Blockchain Society (SVBS), Amit…
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The Science of Decision-Making: Using Data to Make Better Choices
Cassie Kozyrkov, Google's first-ever Chief Decision Scientist, joins us on The Augmented Life to share her insights on decision-making, data, and AI. During her tenure at Google, Cassie trained over 20,000 Googlers on data-driven decision-making and advised leadership on building data-driven...
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Empowering You with Data: A Deep Dive Q&A with the Minds Behind Fulcra
The Augmented Life did things a bit differently this week. Instead of hosting a single guest, Michael is joined by Ash, Diana, and Amna to talk through some of the questions that have been flooding in from listeners. The overwhelming curiosity and engagement from the audience have inspired the…
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Why You May Be Spreading Fake News Unknowingly And Key Ways AI Can Make You A Smarter Social Media User, with Jan Roessner, CEO of One Earth Rising
Jan Roessner, Co-Founder and CEO of One Earth Rising, joins The Augmented Life to share his journey from German military officer to tech entrepreneur and investor. With a background spanning helicopter and reconnaissance drone piloting in Afghanistan, digital marketing, building licensed video...
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Why Space Changes You and the Most Surprising Impacts of Microgravity on Your Body with Astronaut Scott Kelly
As a former NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy Captain, Scott Kelly is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of human performance. With a remarkable career spanning multiple space missions, including a year-long stint on the International Space Station, he has consistently demonstrated an unwavering...
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Julia Angwin's Vision for Journalism as a Cognitive Tool for Reasoning About the World
Julia Angwin has built her career on the frontlines of the battle for data privacy. As an award-winning investigative journalist, she's exposed the hidden costs of our digital lives - from Facebook's privacy breaches to the algorithms that perpetuate racial bias in criminal sentencing. Now, as...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to "The Augmented Life"—a new podcast and content series chronicling Michael Tiffany’s global quest to uncover the most innovative and transformative approaches to optimizing the human experience in the age of AI.Michael’s vision is clear: to empower individuals to thrive in an AI-driven world. Each episode is a testament to the power of collaboration—blending unique perspectives and expertise into a captivating journey of discovery, insight, and transformation.
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