Welcome to Brave New World, hosted by Evgeny Lebedev, for the London Standard. We dive deep into the ideas of thought leaders, scientists, and intellectuals who are shaping the future and transforming our culture.Tune in each week for interviews with some of the brightest minds of our time, and explore the realms of longevity, neuroscience, biohacking, and psychedelics.Join Evgeny as he leads thought-provoking conversations with guests such as Dame Helen Mirren, Wim Hof, Deepak Chopra and Sam Harris – and others who are driving change, thoughtful debate, and challenging our views and preconceptions.Whether you're curious about the secrets to longer life, the mysteries of sleep, or the future of medical technology, it’s all here in Brave New World. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dr Jim Fadiman: The 'Father of Microdosing' on Psychedelics’ Second Act (00:32:30)
For this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny is joined by psychologist, author, and researcher Dr Jim Fadiman, a central figure in the modern understanding of psychedelics, who also goes by the “father...
Ben Lamm on Colossal's De-Extinction Mission — From Dire Wolves to Woolly Mammoths (01:06:37)
Did you ever think you’d live to see woolly mammoths return? For Episode Five of Brave New World, Evgeny is joined by Ben Lamm, CEO and co-founder of the most forward thinking de-extinction company on...
Gary Brecka on What's Wrong with Modern Medicine and the Secrets to a Longer Life (00:45:57)
For Episode Four, Evgeny is joined by human biologist, longevity science monolith and founder of The Ultimate Human, Gary Brecka. Together, they explore why so many people feel stuck at a “six out of ...
Will Ahmed on Perfecting Your Sleep Routine and Analysis Paralysis (00:37:55)
In Episode Three of Brave New World, Evgeny is joined by Will Ahmed, founder and CEO of WHOOP. Together, they explore recovery, sleep, and the idea that “you can’t manage what you don’t measure.” Ahme...
ZOE's Dr Federica Amati and Professor Tim Spector Debunk the Biggest Food Myths (00:48:00)
In this episode, Evgeny sits down with Professor Tim Spector and Dr Federica Amati - two of the leading scientific voices behind personalised nutrition company ZOE - to rethink everything we’ve been t...
Steven Bartlett on How to Supercharge Your Company and Why He's Scared of an AI Apocalypse (01:24:16)
Welcome to the first episode of Season 4 of Brave New World.This time, Evgeny is joined by Steven Bartlett to talk about mindset, ambition and the future. He shares how he manages “a million tabs” wit...
Dr John Krystal: Why ketamine can solve a mental health epidemic (01:13:35)
In today’s episode, Evgeny Lebedev talks about the remarkable potential of ketamine with Dr John Krystal, Professor of neuroscience at the Yale School of Medicine. Their discussion delves into the wor...
Dr Peter Attia: Medicine 3.0 (00:53:48)
In today’s episode, we are excited to be joined by Peter Attia: a longevity expert, physician, and bestselling author. Peter’s podcast, The Drive, is one of the most popular in the world. Through it, ...
Dr. Aubrey de Grey: Why we don’t “have” to age (00:45:25)
Evgeny Lebedev joins Dr. Aubrey de Grey, a visionary in biomedical gerontology and co-founder of the SENS Research Foundation.Known for his radical approach to ageing, Dr. de Grey discusses why some n...
Dame Helen Mirren: “Religion is a passport to violence and greed" (00:40:15)
On today’s show Evgeny Lebedev is in conversation with the Oscar-winning actor, Dame Helen Mirren.They discuss everything from the evolution of fashion to the contemporary media landscape.“It’s so sad...
NuCalm’s Jim Poole on anxiety: Why the brain ‘knows how to heal’ (00:43:45)
Evgeny Lebedev is joined by Jim Poole, chairman, president and chief executive of neuroscience company Solace Life Sciences.The company owns NuCalm, a technology designed to reduce stress and improve ...
Deepak Chopra: Why AI is the future of medicine (00:43:04)
We’re joined by one of the most famous faces of alternative medicine on the planet, Deepak Chopra. The world-renowned author, health and wellness expert has been at the intersection of science and spi...
The science of sleep with Professor Russell Foster (00:47:11)
Is there such a thing as perfect sleep? Leading expert in circadian neuroscience from Oxford University, Professor Russell Foster, joins host Evgeny Lebedev, to explain the science behind nighttime sl...
Mark Effinger: Unlocking your brain with nootropics (00:43:50)
On this episode of Brave New World, we’re turning our attention to nootropics and neuroscience. Nootropics are drugs and supplements which proponents say can boost alertness, increase focus, and impro...
Christian Angermayer: The Enhanced Games (01:06:29)
In this episode of Brave New World, billionaire entrepreneur Christian Angermayer and Olympic athlete James Magnussen – who's been offered $1 million if he wins the competition's 100m freestyle swimmi...
Jim Kwik: Top tips to boost your brain (00:46:24)
In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny talks to bestselling author and brain coach Jim Kwik. Kwik suffered a traumatic brain injury aged 5 and is now a world authority on brain optimisation. He sh...
Mark Hyman: The rise of longevity medicine (00:47:13)
In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny talks to physician and longevity expert Mark Hyman. The two discuss the rise of functional medicine and what lifestyle changes we can make to enhance our hea...
Ryan Holiday: What we can learn from Marcus Aurelius (00:48:07)
In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny talks to author and podcaster Ryan Holiday about the modern media landscape, echo chambers and the value of Stoic leadership. The two discuss: The common mis...
Rhonda Patrick: Powerful health habits to delay ageing (00:46:34)
In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny talks to researcher and podcaster Rhonda Patrick. The two discuss anti-ageing, with Patrick sharing her unique insights.Together they cover: How experiments ...
Bill Irvine: The truth about the Stoics (00:46:38)
In the first episode of our second season, Evgeny talks to professor Bill Irvine, an expert on stoicism whose books have democratised the ancient wisdom of Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius for a new gene...
Jonathan Haidt: What has social media done to our children? (00:54:15)
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s new book ‘The Anxious Generation’ argues we’re overprotecting our children in real life, and underprotecting them online. In this special episode he tells Evgeny w...
Bill Richards: Magic Mushrooms and Epic Poetry (00:46:23)
In the final episode of our first season, Evgeny talks to psychologist and researcher Bill Richards, whose book Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences is considered a seminal work in...
Wim Hof & Rita Ora: Braving the Ice (00:41:03)
Evgeny meets Wim Hof to learn more about the Dutch athlete’s ‘Method’; a combination of breathing and cold-water immersion that he claims can have health and psychological benefits. Rita Ora also join...
Ben Greenfield & Davinia Taylor: The Human Guinea Pigs (00:47:46)
What is biohacking and are you already doing it without realising? Evgeny spends a day with the ‘world’s fittest man’, Ben Greenfield, to learn how exercise, diet and light contribute to wellness. He ...
Bryan Johnson: Turning Back Time (00:44:20)
Evgeny meets ‘anti-ageing poster boy’ Bryan Johnson, the entrepreneur whose ‘Project Blueprint’ aims to extend the human lifespan. He also talks to the 46-year-old’s doctor Oliver Zolman, who details ...
