How to Gain SUPERHUMAN Hearing (With Very Little Effort!) Brandon Sawalich

Dave Asprey

Dec 31, 2024

Episode description

Your hearing isn’t just about sound—it’s the key to sharper focus, deeper connections, and increased awareness. In this episode, Dave explores the cutting-edge world of hearing technology with Brandon Sawalich, CEO of Starkey, and reveals how you can gain superhuman hearing with almost no effort.

“Listening” to this episode is going to be one of the best things for your hearing. But why? Because your hearing isn’t just about detecting sounds—it’s about transforming the way you experience the world. Imagine real-time translation in 75 languages, tuning out noise pollution, and amplifying what truly matters—all while protecting your brain from cognitive decline and boosting your overall performance.

Brandon shares the groundbreaking innovations that redefine what hearing devices can do. From biohacking your auditory environment to integrating AI for mood and health tracking, this conversation will change how you think about your ears, your brain, and your future.

What You’ll Gain from This Episode:

• Discover how superhuman hearing enhances focus and reduces mental fatigue

• Learn why better hearing can slow brain aging and improve mental health

• Get an inside look at AI-powered hearing technology that’s changing lives

• Understand the surprising connection between hearing and peak performance

• Find out how upgrading your hearing can unlock new opportunities for success

Sponsor:

-Timeline | Head to https://www.timeline.com/dave to get 10% off your first order.

-ARMRA | Go to https://tryarmra.com/ and use the code DAVE to get 15% off your first order.

Resources:

• Starkey Hearing Technologies – Explore AI-powered hearing aids and innovations: https://www.starkey.com

• Starkey Blog – Stay updated on the latest in hearing health: https://www.starkey.com/blog

• Starkey Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/starkeyhearing/

• Danger Coffee – Clean, mold-free coffee for sustained energy: https://dangercoffee.com

• Dave Asprey’s Website – Explore biohacking tools, books, and more: https://daveasprey.com

• Dave Asprey’s Book: Smarter Not Harder – Biohacking made simple:

Episode description

What You’ll Gain from This Episode:

• Discover how superhuman hearing enhances focus and reduces mental fatigue

• Learn why better hearing can slow brain aging and improve mental health

• Get an inside look at AI-powered hearing technology that’s changing lives

• Understand the surprising connection between hearing and peak performance

• Find out how upgrading your hearing can unlock new opportunities for success

Sponsor:

-Timeline | Head to https://www.timeline.com/dave to get 10% off your first order.

-ARMRA | Go to https://tryarmra.com/ and use the code DAVE to get 15% off your first order.

Resources:

• Starkey Hearing Technologies – Explore AI-powered hearing aids and innovations: https://www.starkey.com

• Starkey Blog – Stay updated on the latest in hearing health: https://www.starkey.com/blog

• Starkey Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/starkeyhearing/

• Danger Coffee – Clean, mold-free coffee for sustained energy: https://dangercoffee.com

• Dave Asprey’s Website – Explore biohacking tools, books, and more: https://daveasprey.com

• Dave Asprey’s Book: Smarter Not Harder – Biohacking made simple:

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Enhance sports performance through improved hearing

Enhanced hearing can improve athletic performance, as exemplified by Arnold Palmer who could analyze his swing by hearing how the club hit the ball.

#exercise

#hearing

Filter background noise to enhance willpower and mental energy

Using technology to filter unwanted background noise reduces the cognitive load on your brain, freeing up willpower and mental energy for other tasks.

#cognition

Utilize hearing aids to monitor mental health trends

Future hearing aids will be able to analyze a user's voice inflections to identify trends in their mental state, such as depression.

#depression

#device

Prepare for real-time translation technology in five years

The technology for instantaneous language translation directly into your ear is expected to be available in less than five years.

#AI

#device

Protect teen hearing by limiting headphone and loud music exposure

A surprising one in seven teenagers currently has hearing loss, primarily due to exposure to headphones, gaming, and loud music.

#hearing

Choose low-EMF in-ear devices for safer hearing solutions

The electromagnetic field from a Starkey hearing device is exceptionally low; you would need to wear 76 of them simultaneously to equal the EMF of one cell phone.

#device

#EMF

Enhance sleep quality with harmonic tones from in-ear devices

In-ear devices could be used to play specific harmonic tones during sleep to increase the amount of deep and REM sleep.

#device

#sleep

Utilize future hearing tech to detect manipulation and dishonesty

A potential future application for smart hearing devices is analyzing voice inflections to alert the user to manipulation or dishonesty.

#AI

#device

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