Longevity Junky

Longevity Junky

Buck Joffrey & Nikki Leigh

TIME TO GET YOUR FIX! Longevity Junky is a compelling and accessible new podcast that works for all longevity enthusiasts, whether you’re a hardened scholar who craves detailed science or a relative newcomer to this fascinating and quickly evolving world. Dr. Buck Joffrey, MD, is a former neurosurgeon, successful entrepreneur, and self-described health-conscious hedonist. Nikki Leigh is a jet-setting actress influencer with 6M followers and is the OG Longevity Junky. They’re good friends and willing guinea pigs for all longevity-related experiments. From hallucinogens to full body MRIs, micro-dosing Cialis to tech, exercise, and diet to mindfulness, they’re on a vo...

124: Does Red Light Improve Mitochondrial Health?

124: Does Red Light Improve Mitochondrial Health?

Buck and Prof Glen Jeffery dive deep into the science of red light therapy, revealing how it boosts mitochondrial function and potentially slows aging. He shares groundbreaking insights from clinical trials, showing how red light can recharge cellular energy and improve vision health. We get into practical tips on using red light therapy—where to get it, when to use it, and what to watch out for in devices.Learn more about Prof Jeffery:https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/7465-glen-jefferyBioxcellerator i

Feb 17, • 42:20

123: How Stem Cells Saved UFC Champion's Career with T.J. Dillashaw

123: How Stem Cells Saved UFC Champion's Career with T.J. Dillashaw

What happens when a UFC champion turns his focus from fighting in the cage to fighting aging? Former two-time UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw joins Nikki and Buck for a deep dive into stem cell therapy, peak performance, and biohacking longevity. TJ shares his experience with BioAccelerator’s advanced stem cell treatments, how they’ve impacted his injuries, and why he’s all-in on cutting-edge health optimization. From nutrition, fasting, and sleep hacks to training smarter—not just harder

Feb 10, • 59:04

122: The Science of Laughter & Longevity with Ed Crasnick

122: The Science of Laughter & Longevity with Ed Crasnick

Emmy-winning writer and comedian Ed Crasnick joins Buck and Nikki to explore the connection between humor and health. From his work on Curb Your Enthusiasm to his passion for mental health advocacy, Ed shares how laughter reshapes our minds, reduces stress, and even boosts longevity. Plus, Nikki and Buck dive into Reddit’s latest medical misadventure and share their personal experiences with stem cell therapy.Learn more about Ed Crasnick:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0186553/Questions? Send us a m

Feb 3, • 1:04:50

121: Why We Got Stem Cell Therapy in Colombia

121: Why We Got Stem Cell Therapy in Colombia

Join Buck and Nikki as they dive headfirst into the future of regenerative medicine. In this episode, they’re in Medellín, Colombia, where they didn’t just explore cutting-edge stem cell therapy at BioXcellerator—they experienced it themselves. Alongside CEO Eric Stoffers, they uncover how these groundbreaking treatments are transforming lives, from autoimmune diseases to orthopedic challenges and beyond. Hear their personal stories, bold insights, and practical takeaways to help you elevate you

Jan 27, • 1:14:15

120: How to Find Your Purpose to Live Longer

120: How to Find Your Purpose to Live Longer

Can a sense of purpose truly extend your life? In this episode of Longevity Junky, Buck and Nikki sit down with renowned psychologist Dr. Michael Mantz to explore the powerful connection between purpose, health, and longevity. Discover how finding meaning in life can rewire your brain, boost your vitality, and unlock the secrets to living longer and healthier.Learn more about Dr Michael Mantz:https://x.com/michaelmantzmdQuestions? Send us a message at:www.longevityjunky.comFollow us on social me

Jan 20, • 1:23:04

119: NAD and Longevity Myths with Dr. Charles Brenner

119: NAD and Longevity Myths with Dr. Charles Brenner

Get ready to explore the cutting-edge science (and a little skepticism!) on all things longevity. In this episode, Nikki and Buck welcome Dr. Charles Brenner—a world-renowned expert on NAD biology and vocal critic of exaggerated longevity claims. Together, they unpack the hype versus the hard science behind aging, healthspan, and the latest buzz around supplements like NAD precursors. This unfiltered conversation blends fascinating research, practical takeaways, and a few hard truths about what

Jan 13, • 1:10:36

118: The Leaky Gut Epidemic with Dr. Steven Gundry

118: The Leaky Gut Epidemic with Dr. Steven Gundry

Is your gut the secret to a longer, healthier life? Join Buck and Nikki as they sit down with Dr. Steven Gundry, renowned cardiologist and best-selling author, to uncover the fascinating link between gut health, chronic inflammation, and longevity. From reversing autoimmune diseases to revealing why olive oil might just be your health MVP, this episode dives deep into groundbreaking insights and practical tips. Don’t miss this gut-wrenchingly good conversation!Learn more about Dr. Steven Gundry:

Jan 6, • 48:33

117: Best of 2024 Holiday Special (Part 2)

117: Best of 2024 Holiday Special (Part 2)

We are back with part two of our holiday special, where Buck Joffrey and Nikki Leigh dive into transformative moments from 2024. From Nikki’s raw and revelatory ayahuasca experience to groundbreaking insights on ketamine as a life-changing therapy, this episode explores healing, hope, and the science of overcoming trauma. Plus, laugh-out-loud moments with Dr. Ashley Winter on sexual health and how stem cells might finally be able to fix Buck’s back pain. It’s a perfect blend of insight, humor, a

Dec 30, 2024 • 48:40

116: Best of 2024 Holiday Special (Part 1)

116: Best of 2024 Holiday Special (Part 1)

Celebrate the season with Longevity Junky! In the first part of this special holiday episode, Buck Joffrey and Nikki Leigh revisit the most impactful conversations of 2024. From Aubrey de Grey’s cutting-edge insights on longevity escape velocity to Dr. Amen's brain health strategies—and more—join us for an inspiring journey through the highlights, heartfelt reflections, and a toast to your health and vitality in the new year!Questions? Send us a message at:www.longevityjunky.comFollow us on soci

Dec 23, 2024 • 55:58

115: 83-Year-Old Ironman Neurosurgeon Reveals Secrets to Longevity and Brain Health

115: 83-Year-Old Ironman Neurosurgeon Reveals Secrets to Longevity and Brain Health

What if your 80s could feel like your 40s? Meet Dr. Joseph Maroon, an 83-year-old clinical neurosurgeon, world-class triathlete, and living proof that age is just a number. From pioneering concussion protocols for the NFL to crushing Ironman competitions, Dr. Maroon has mastered the art of thriving through resilience, science, and a relentless commitment to health.In this episode, Buck and Nikki dive into his remarkable story—how a midlife crisis transformed him into a champion of longevity, his

Dec 16, 2024 • 1:10:18

114: What You Don't Know about Long COVID

114: What You Don't Know about Long COVID

Join Nikki Leigh and Dr. Buck Joffrey as they interview Dr. David Putrino, a leading expert from Mount Sinai, to discuss the lingering aftermath of COVID-19. Learn about the reactivation of dormant viruses, the role of immune exhaustion, and the surprising parallels between long-COVID and accelerated aging. Learn more about Dr. David Putrino: https://physicians.mountsinai.org/participant/david-putrino-phdQuestions? Send us a message at:www.longevityjunky.comFollow us on social media:Instagram: h

Dec 9, 2024 • 1:01:50

113: Seeing the Unseen - How Full-Body MRIs Are Changing the Game in Disease Prevention

113: Seeing the Unseen - How Full-Body MRIs Are Changing the Game in Disease Prevention

Join Buck Joffrey, M.D. and Nikki Leigh as they explore the revolutionary world of full-body MRIs with Dr. Sefi, a radiologist at Prenuvo. These advanced scans can detect over 500 conditions—ranging from cancer to aneurysms—long before symptoms appear. Discover how cutting-edge technology drives a transformative shift from reactive to proactive medicine, giving you the power to take charge of your health. Packed with expert insights, personal stories, and actionable advice, this episode reveals

Dec 2, 2024 • 51:47

112: This Breakthrough Blood Test Could Save Millions from Cancer

112: This Breakthrough Blood Test Could Save Millions from Cancer

Discover how cutting-edge AI is reshaping the battle against cancer. Buck and Nikki dive deep into the revolutionary Galleri test with Dr. Joshua Hoffman, which screens for over 50 types of cancer using AI-driven blood analysis. Learn how this test identifies early-stage cancers, why it's a game-changer in preventative medicine, and its potential to save thousands of lives annually. Don't miss this insightful discussion on harnessing technology for longevity and health optimization.Learn more ab

Nov 25, 2024 • 1:00:42

111: Valter Longo - Fasting the Wrong Way Could Shorten Your Life

111: Valter Longo - Fasting the Wrong Way Could Shorten Your Life

Dive deep into the art of fasting for longevity with Dr. Valter Longo, a renowned gerontologist and director of USC’s Longevity Institute. In this episode, Nikki and Buck explore groundbreaking insights into fasting, nutrition, and their impact on metabolic health and lifespan. Learn why 12-hour eating windows might outlast trendy 8-hour fasts for long-term health, and how the Fasting Mimicking Diet offers a game-changing alternative to traditional fasting. Plus, discover the surprising truths a

Nov 18, 2024 • 48:49

110: Dr. Robert Lufkin - The Lies I Taught In Medical School

110: Dr. Robert Lufkin - The Lies I Taught In Medical School

In this episode of Longevity Roadmap, Dr. Robert Lufkin, New York Times bestselling author and renowned UCLA professor, uncovers powerful insights on how lifestyle choices can transform health, reverse chronic diseases, and enhance longevity. Tune in as Dr. Lufkin joins hosts Nikki Leigh and Buck Joffrey to debunk diet myths, reveal the truth about metabolic health, and explore actionable ways to reduce inflammation, improve sleep, and increase energy.Whether you're looking to break free fr

Nov 11, 2024 • 1:13:32

109: Unlock the Runner’s High - Your FREE Coach from Nike Run Club

109: Unlock the Runner’s High - Your FREE Coach from Nike Run Club

A wonderful interview on exercise and the runner's high with Nike Run Club Head Coach Bec Wilcock. The app has over 100 million users worldwide.Learn more about Coach Bec and Nike Run Club:https://www.nike.com/gb/nrc-appQuestions? Send us a message at:www.longevityjunky.comFollow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevityjunkypodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564965475593Twitter: https://x.com/longevity_junkyTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longevit

Nov 5, 2024 • 59:03

109: Unlock the Runner’s High - Your FREE Coach from Nike Run Club

109: Unlock the Runner’s High - Your FREE Coach from Nike Run Club

A wonderful interview on exercise and the runner's high with Nike Run Club Head Coach Bec Wilcock. The app has over 100 million users worldwide.Learn more about Coach Bec and Nike Run Club:https://www.nike.com/gb/nrc-appQuestions? Send us a message at:www.longevityjunky.comFollow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevityjunkypodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564965475593Twitter: https://x.com/longevity_junkyTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longevit

Nov 4, 2024 • 59:03

108: Age Reversal By 2036?

108: Age Reversal By 2036?

An amazing interview with Aubrey de Grey, a founding father of the longevity movement—the man who coined the phrase 'Longevity Escape Velocity.'Learn more about Aubrey de Grey and LEV Foundation:https://www.levf.org/teamQuestions? Send us a message at:www.longevityjunky.comFollow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevityjunkypodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564965475593Twitter: https://x.com/longevity_junkyTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longevit

Oct 28, 2024 • 58:18

107: Ketamine - Reprogramming Your Brain Against Mental Illness

107: Ketamine - Reprogramming Your Brain Against Mental Illness

Tears and laughter in this compelling episode about the benefits of Ketamine for neuro plasticity to treat depression, trauma, or a lack of ambition. Learn more about Dr Michael Mantz:https://x.com/michaelmantzmdQuestions? Send us a message at:www.longevityjunky.comFollow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevityjunkypodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564965475593Twitter: https://x.com/longevity_junkyTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longevityjunkypo

Oct 21, 2024 • 1:18:15

106: Inside an Ayahuasca Trip - Nikki’s Unfiltered, Raw Reactions While on the Psychedelic

106: Inside an Ayahuasca Trip - Nikki’s Unfiltered, Raw Reactions While on the Psychedelic

In this eye-opening episode, Nikki is midway through a week of Ayahuasca therapy and chats with Buck and Dr. Jeff Mcnairy of the Rythmia Retreat Center, about this amazing PTSD and trauma therapy. Learn more about Rythmia Retreat Center:https://www.rythmia.com/Questions? Send us a message at:www.longevityjunky.comFollow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevityjunkypodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564965475593Twitter: https://x.com/longevity_junk

Oct 14, 2024 • 1:02:03

105: Erectile dysfunction - The Canary In Your Coalmine?

105: Erectile dysfunction - The Canary In Your Coalmine?

Buck and Nikki dive into women's sexual health and erectile dysfunction and learn why microdosing cialis can be a real longevity hack.Learn more about Dr Ashley Winter:https://www.rachelrubinmd.com/drwinter?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaWepYI2oyW_nmMuwfwY8fhAE2uge09d1I2JraKf8LTbqGXRb7rzOrvRJo_aem_RZy-VjuNqiS5SPiRtYgfWQQuestions? Send us a message at:www.longevityjunky.comFollow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevityjunkypodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.p

Oct 8, 2024 • 53:02

105: Erectile dysfunction - The Canary In Your Coalmine?

105: Erectile dysfunction - The Canary In Your Coalmine?

Buck and Nikki dive into women's sexual health and erectile dysfunction and learn why microdosing cialis can be a real longevity hack. Learn more about Dr Ashley Winter:https://www.rachelrubinmd.com/drwinter?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaWepYI2oyW_nmMuwfwY8fhAE2uge09d1I2JraKf8LTbqGXRb7rzOrvRJo_aem_RZy-VjuNqiS5SPiRtYgfWQQuestions? Send us a message at:www.longevityjunky.comFollow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevityjunkypodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.

Oct 7, 2024 • 53:06

104: Live to 100 - How To Build Your Personal Blue Zone

104: Live to 100 - How To Build Your Personal Blue Zone

Buck and Nikki sit down with Dan Buettner, creator of the Netflix series Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones, to explore the wisdom of the world's longest-lived populations. They dive into the lifestyle, diet, and environmental factors that contribute to longevity, and how you can engineer these principles to extend your healthy lifespan.Learn more about Blue Zones:https://www.bluezones.com/Watch Dan Buettner's Netflix series, Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones:https://www.netflix.com/gb/

Sep 30, 2024 • 1:08:53

103: Everything You’ve Been Told About Fat Loss is a Lie – Layne Norton Exposes the Truth

103: Everything You’ve Been Told About Fat Loss is a Lie – Layne Norton Exposes the Truth

Buck and Nikki tackle one of the most contentious and polarizing areas of longevity, diet with Bio Layne founder Dr. Layne Norton.Learn more about BioLayne and Dr. Layne Norton: https://biolayne.com/coach/layne-norton/Full episode in video available on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh6LlBjtOy7lldU7Ldjw0cwQuestions? Send us a message at:www.longevityjunky.comFollow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevityjunkypodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.ph

Sep 23, 2024 • 1:11:01

102: Can we see mental illness on brain scans?

102: Can we see mental illness on brain scans?

In this episode, Buck and Nikki sit down with renowned psychiatrist and brain disorder specialist, Dr. Daniel Amen, founder of Amen Clinics, to discuss groundbreaking brain imaging techniques like SPECT scans. Dr. Amen shares insights on diagnosing mental health issues through brain mapping and the role of brain health in overall longevity.Dr. Daniel Amen's Free Brain Assessment:https://brainhealthassessment.com/assessmentFull episode in video available on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v

Sep 16, 2024 • 1:02:08

101: Has the first person to live to 500 already been born?

101: Has the first person to live to 500 already been born?

An introduction to Longevity Junky, our hosts Dr. Buck Joffrey and Nikki Leigh, and an interview about the rapid and miraculous progress being made in biological age reversal with Dr. Joel Rothman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 9, 2024 • 52:49

Longevity Junky Trailer

Longevity Junky Trailer

A trailer for Longevity Junky: Dr. Buck Joffrey, MD, is a former neurosurgeon, successful entrepreneur, and self-described health-conscious hedonist. Nikki Leigh is a jet-setting actress and influencer with 6M followers, and she’s the OG Longevity Junky. They’re good friends and willing guinea pigs for all longevity-related experiments. From hallucinogens to full-body MRIs, micro-dosing Cialis to tech, exercise, diet, and mindfulness, they’re on a voyage of discovery—meeting the best experts in

Sep 3, 2024 • 0:45

Longevity Junky Teaser

Longevity Junky Teaser

A sneak peek at Longevity Junky: Dr. Buck Joffrey, MD, is a former neurosurgeon, successful entrepreneur, and self-described health-conscious hedonist. Nikki Leigh is a jet-setting actress and influencer with 6M followers, and she’s the OG Longevity Junky. They’re good friends and willing guinea pigs for all longevity-related experiments. From hallucinogens to full-body MRIs, micro-dosing Cialis to tech, exercise, diet, and mindfulness, they’re on a voyage of discovery—meeting the best experts i

Jul 16, 2024 • 3:28

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