#398: The Dopamine Biohack | Brain Chemistry, Motivation & Testosterone Secrets Revealed With Lucas Aoun
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Release Date: 12/23/2025
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m joined by the insightful , an eye doctor and passionate advocate for reimagining how we think about vision and brain health. In our conversation, Dr. Agarwal reveals the surprising ways our daily screen habits are shaping not just our eyesight, but also our emotional regulation, cognitive performance, and even the development of anxiety and ADHD-like symptoms. She opens up about her own journey—from an unexpected period of cognitive “off-ness” during a stint away from her clinical work, to pioneering a powerful perspective on “spatial awareness processing disorder.”...
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Today, I’m joined by the amazing , the force behind Whole30 and a global champion of accessible nutrition. In our conversation, Melissa opens up about a surprising discovery in her wellness journey: sleep, not just food, is often the real foundation of long-term health. She shares how overlooked sleep hijacked her cravings, impacted her insulin sensitivity, and even chipped away at her resilience—revealing the invisible costs that only show up years down the line. Visit and use code NAT to get $95 off Episode Timestamps: Welcome and podcast introduction ... 00:00:00 Poor...
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Today, I’m joined by , two passionate researchers whose work sits at the cutting edge of environmental health and longevity science. In this episode, we dive deep into the catalyst for developing a stabilized sulforaphane supplement—something born out of both necessity and relentless curiosity. David opens up about how environmental toxicity stopped being theoretical for him, and Dr. Gildea brings a wealth of clinical insight into why supporting our detox pathways could be a game-changer for chronic disease prevention. Offer: Get 25% off stabilized sulforaphane products for a limited time...
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Today, I’m joined by Erin Ryan, my producer, for a special follow-up episode where we tackle your most pressing questions about bioregulators and peptides. After the wildly popular Bill Lawrence interview, the Longevity Podcast community sent in a wave of thoughtful queries—from cancer concerns to menopause, sourcing, and practical tips. Books mentioned in this episode: (Great primer on bioregulators) Author: Dr. Marios Kyriazis (Technical, science-heavy) Author: , , Episode Timestamps: Welcome and sponsor introduction ... 00:00:00 Autophagy and Primadene ......
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Today, I’m joined by the insightful , a true leader in environmental and complex chronic illness medicine and the Director of Naturopathic Medicine at Gordon Medical. In our conversation, Dr. Parpia shares how her passion for deep, integrated healing brought her into the world of environmental toxins, hormone health, and the nuanced ways our bodies respond to the modern world. She opens up about her journey, the unique challenges women face—especially during menopause—and why so many aren’t finding answers in traditional medicine. Episode Timestamps: Welcome & episode goals...
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Today, I’m joined by the legendary , widely known as the “father of functional medicine” and a true pioneer in the science of longevity and immune resilience. In this conversation, Dr. Jeffrey Bland opens up about his decades-long journey questioning the conventional medicine model, the personal moments that shaped his mission, and how his passion for asking the right questions ultimately led him to reshape the future of healthcare. Visit and get 15% off automatically at checkout. Episode Timestamps: Focus on immune system aging ... 00:00:00 Questioning conventional medicine and...
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Today, I’m joined by , an innovative leader in the biology of trauma, whose work bridges the worlds of science, medicine, and lived experience. In our conversation, Dr. Apigian opens up about her journey from conventional medicine—where symptom management was the norm—to uncovering the physiological roots of trauma and the crucial role our nervous system plays in resilience and healing. She shares how her own health struggles, her work with adopted children, and a relentless curiosity led her to re-examine everything she thought she knew about stress, autoimmunity, and capacity. The...
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Today, I'm joined by the inspiring , Oxford-based longevity expert and a living example of turning adversity into vitality. After being told at 39 that she had lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and just five years to live, Leslie defiantly forged a new path—reversing her diagnoses, restoring her thyroid health, and even welcoming a healthy baby girl at 43. Her story is a testament to the power of questioning the status quo, honoring the wisdom within our bodies, and refusing to accept decline as inevitable. Leslie has a generous offer for you, when you visit and use code BIONAT20 at...
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Today, I’m joined by the extraordinary , a pioneering scientist whose passion for mitochondria unlocks new frontiers in longevity medicine. Our conversation truly blew my mind—Dr. Yivgi-Ohana brings decades of expertise to demystify these tiny, ancient powerhouses that fuel every cell in our bodies, impact our hormones, drive immunity, and, as it turns out, play a central role in how we age. Episode Timestamps: Welcome to the Longevity Podcast and today's focus on mitochondria ... 00:00:00 Maternal inheritance and critical functions of mitochondria ... 00:05:56 Mitochondria as...
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Today, I’m joined by the insightful Courtney Van Bussum, a biomedical engineer and entrepreneur who has become a rising force in longevity science. Courtney shares how growing up in a family of healthcare innovators shaped her journey, and how she pivoted from startup life to tackling age-related challenges—especially when COVID brought her back to her roots and reignited her passion for cellular health. If you want to try Endotelio 1-MNA and save 10% and code NAT10 will be entered for you at checkout. Episode Timestamps: Welcome and introduction to Longevity Podcast ......
info_outlineToday, I’m joined by Lucas Aoun, from Australia, supplement formulator, and self-described human guinea pig. Lucas and I dive into his personal journey from working behind the counter at his father’s pharmacy, to experimenting with early nootropic formulas, and ultimately becoming a sought-after educator in the world of biohacking.
Episode Timestamps:
Podcast introduction and guest welcome ... 00:00:00
Lucas Aoun’s journey into biohacking ... 00:04:13
Innovative supplement formulation and teacrine ... 00:10:00
Dopamine’s role in motivation and productivity ... 00:32:09
Bioindividual supplement responses and AI in health ... 00:17:00
Alcohol alternatives and social nootropics ... 00:39:52
Optimizing exercise timing and performance ... 00:48:49
Testosterone, thyroid, and men’s health fundamentals ... 00:53:01
Diet diversity: carnivore, vegan, and healthy fats ... 00:59:19
Catwaba Pure: origins, benefits, and uses ... 01:13:12
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