Turn Off Your WiFi Tonight and See What Happens to Your Sleep

Dave Asprey

Feb 12, 2026

Episode description

Your phone, your lighting, and your WiFi can mess with your sleep and energy more than your diet, and this episode shows you the simplest fixes that actually move the needle. 



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Host Dave Asprey sits down with Andy Mant, Co-Founder and CEO of BON CHARGE, and Katie Mant, Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer, to unpack how modern light, WiFi, and nonstop screen exposure are quietly shaping your sleep, hormones, and energy. After facing their own struggles with fatigue and poor sleep, they built BON CHARGE around science-backed biohacking tools designed to improve sleep, recovery, and overall wellness. 



They start with blue light at night and content overload, why light acts as biological information, and how simple changes like wearing blue light blocking glasses before bed can shift your circadian rhythm. The conversation moves into EMFs, native versus non-native frequencies, and what happened when they lived in an apartment flooded with WiFi and 5G. Dave shares his DEXA scan showing about 15% lower bone density where he used to carry his phone and explains why he now limits direct exposure. 



You’ll also get a practical breakdown of red light therapy and PEMF, including the difference between visible red and near-infrared light, how dosing affects results, and how mat-based PEMF is used to support relaxation and recovery. This episode stays grounded: you do not have to give up technology, you just have to learn how to hack your environment so it works for your biology instead of against it. 



You’ll Learn: 

• Why blue light at night can disrupt sleep and circadian rhythm 

• How light acts as information that shapes hormones and metabolism 

• Practical EMF reduction strategies you can test immediately 

• The difference between native and non-native EMFs 

• Red light vs near-infrared light and how each is used 

• Why dosing matters with red light therapy 

• What Dave noticed on his DEXA scan after years of carrying a phone 

• How PEMF mats aim to support relaxation and recovery 



Dave Asprey is a four time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade is the top podcast for people who want to take control of their biology, extend their longevity, and optimize every system in the body and mind. Each episode features cutting edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrit

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Question common health rules to uncover marketing origins

The 'eight glasses of water a day' rule was a marketing campaign by Evian, and the '10,000 steps a day' rule was created by a pedometer company in the 1950s.

Recognize body's electricity through Wi-Fi inventor's insights

The inventor of the first Wi-Fi protocol (802.11b) turned his test equipment on his own body and saw measurable electromagnetic fluctuations, convincing him of its biological impact.

Amplify PEMF therapy effects with crushed quartz crystals

The crushed quartz crystals in some PEMF mats are designed to amplify the effects of the pulsed electromagnetic fields, similar to how they are used in electronics.

Utilize anti-radiation headphones to eliminate EMF exposure

Anti-radiation headphones use hollow air tubes to convert the electrical signal into an acoustic one, completely eliminating EMF radiation from reaching the brain.

Avoid trapping EMF inside Faraday cages

While a Faraday cage over your bed can block EMF, any radiation that gets inside can become trapped, potentially making it even more detrimental.

Utilize five minutes of red light therapy for hair regrowth

A study on a red light therapy hair cap found that just five minutes of daily use was the optimal time to stimulate hair follicle regrowth.

Choose low-EMF sauna blankets for safer infrared therapy

Some infrared sauna blankets on the market emit high EMF levels of 8.5 milligauss, while low-EMF models can be as low as 0.6 milligauss.

Reduce phone use to prevent lower bone density

A DEXA scan revealed 15% lower bone density in the femur exactly where a mobile phone was regularly kept in a pocket.

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