I Used to Work for a Famous Biohacker. These Are the Habits That Have Stuck

What I still do, what I dropped, and why

In 2026, the term biohacker might prompt more than a few eye rolls. It conjures images of billionaire tech bros chasing ever more extreme forms of optimization.

But in 2018, it was a concept that was still creeping into the general consciousness, and many of the ideas (cold plunging, collagen protein, intermittent fasting) hadn’t yet gone mainstream. That’s the year I started working for Bulletproof, a startup founded by Dave Asprey, often described as the “father of biohacking.” It was an eye-opening experience. As an editor and writer for the company’s blog, I met with him weekly over Zoom, where I’d pick his brain for story ideas and get his take on emerging health trends. Soon, I started incorporating a lot of the advice I was researching and writing about.

Below are the everyday habits I still use years after working in biohacking, and the ones I’ve dropped.

Habits That Stuck

Fasting During Flights

One habit I’ve kept is fasting during flights, especially long-haul ones. I love the mini