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#392: Biohacking the MIND: 78% Anxiety Remission, Vagus Nerve Secrets & The Mental Health Revolution | Zenbud’s Jon Hacker Unlocks REST

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Release Date: 11/26/2025

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Today, I’m joined by the innovative , whose name couldn’t be more perfect for the biohacking space. While his family hacks computers, Jon decided to hack something a bit messier—the human mind. After growing up with severe OCD and witnessing the rising tide of global anxiety, he became obsessed with one question: Why are we all stuck in fight or flight, and what can we actually do about it?   Use code NAT at for 15% off   Episode Timestamps: Introduction to Longevity Podcast and Host ... 00:00:00 The Rise of Anxiety and Mental Health Innovation ... 00:05:19 Why Modern Society...

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Today, I’m joined by the innovative Jon Hacker, whose name couldn’t be more perfect for the biohacking space. While his family hacks computers, Jon decided to hack something a bit messier—the human mind. After growing up with severe OCD and witnessing the rising tide of global anxiety, he became obsessed with one question: Why are we all stuck in fight or flight, and what can we actually do about it?

 

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Episode Timestamps:

Introduction to Longevity Podcast and Host ... 00:00:00

The Rise of Anxiety and Mental Health Innovation ... 00:05:19

Why Modern Society Fuels Anxiety ... 00:07:18

Impact of Chronic Stress on Health ... 00:08:51

Barriers to Managing Anxiety with Habits Alone ... 00:17:17

CBT and the Need for Better Tools ... 00:19:27

Vagus Nerve: What It Does and Why It Matters ... 00:20:37

Zenbud: Ultrasound vs. Electrical Stimulation ... 00:28:58

Zenbud Headset Experience and Simplicity ... 00:34:25

Zenbud’s Role in Stress Resilience and Longevity ... 00:47:45

Purpose, Mindfulness, and the Future of Biohacking ... 00:50:55

Zenbud: Key Safety Points and Adoption Challenges ... 01:01:08

Zenbud as “An Off Switch for Stress” and Closing ... 01:02:52

Final Tips, Special Offer, and Outro ... 01:03:30

 

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