We Crashed Bryan Johnson's Don't Die Summit & Here's What We Learned

[@Physionic]

This was enlightening - Michelle did a wonderful job.

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you so much!! Means a ton to hear from one of the best KZbinrs out there!! 🤩

[@longevitycoach1573]

I love those stupid vegans 😂 😂 😂

[@mikem.1107]

Really a fascinating and informative report. Some great reporting Michelle! Appreciated your positive assessment at the end. It seemed genuine.

[@michelle_cen]

@@mikem.1107 Thank you :)

[@bonniek7228]

He states that he’s vegan for ethical reasons. Anyone trying to improve humanity is a super hero in my view! We need more people like him in this world!

[@cuteface88]

You just support corporations that make bank off these man-made crops. That's all you're doing. You ain't saving the world. 😆

[@subs4794]

Well, in the past year, if you read his website, you'll find supplements that are not vegan as part of his protocol... So maybe he improved since that topic was discussed on vegan forums.

[@baganbobik9312]

Yeah, but isn't his "youdoyou" thing annoying and contradicting?

[@malcolmhightower9407]

More like trying to improve his pocketbook

[@subs4794]

I don't know why but I cannot see my reply about this topic. I don't know if it's youtube shadow banning me or just the buggy app?

[@VladfishTheMagnificent]

Still can't fully make up my mind about Bryan Johnson, but I do like that he seems to have a sense of humor about the whole endeavor.

[@someguy2135]

One example of his sense of humor is the fact that many of the videos on his channel especially the short ones find him wearing a shirt that looks more like what a toddler would wear except that it fits him properly. I'm guessing that's his tongue in cheek reference to trying to turn back the clock on his aging

[@justinw1765]

He's definitely a businessman and looking to make profit, which is fine, but when he first came out he was trying to make it seem like he was some kind of humanitarian and was just doing all this out of the goodness of his heart. I had a strong feeling that he was going to be selling products soon after, and sure enough he started to.

[@SavageMinnow]

I remember seeing a thing a while back about some guy saying that Johnson held him prisoner in his house, but when I tried to find more info on it, it was like all the articles had been rescinded and idk if that was because they had the wrong Bryan Johnson or if there was actually something to it.

[@broccoli-dev]

@@justinw1765 Sure. But he also says you don't have to buy his products and has tons of free information and encourages people to individualize their path.

[@jnnx]

Grifters gonna griff. . .

[@sarahdell4042]

While I don’t believe he’s not doing everything for financial gain. Promoting a healthy lifestyle and getting a bunch of people onto that train is definitely a huge positive.

[@KasKade7]

This is something hard to imagine for most people, since most of us never get into his position. But when you have made over 800 mil. dollars. You're truely free and can really just do whatever you want. There is really no need for him to make more money. Like the video said: He makes everything sustainable with almost no profit margins. He said many times: "Buy my products or buy someone else's. I don't care. But my products are tested for the highest quality".

[@sarahdell4042]

@@KasKade7 While I don’t have nearly the net worth he does. I’m in a better position than the majority of people. I also have friends who are worth hefty sums. There is never “enough” for anyone. The goal post will also move. It’s a never ending cycle. Again, while acting like he’s not running a business for profit. He most certainly is. This guys whole life revolves around it. Constantly filming his life, earning revenue from KZbin, and all of his businesses related to his lifestyle that generate an income.

[@4124V4TA-SNPCA-x]

​@@KasKade7 The things you're mentioning are marketing strategies, you know it, right? They are really pushing the overseas market. (I wonder how well his overpriced snake oil will perform in the Mediterranean regions, when better or same quality is available cheaper and without much transportation. And under the Diary of a CEO podcast and other similar places video and anywhere else Kate was heavily pushing their products. And look who she is... Of course she will claim everything was super when lived the Blueprint way for their trial. If they have released her actual before and after data I haven't found it. Note I'm not saying BP doesn't work or BJ is a crazy quack. All I say is that it's all a big marketing campaign. What he is pushing is better than if he wanted to be a competitor for The Coca-Cola Company or PEPSICO and have their own line of cokes and sodas and chipses, of course. He is also admittedly better than most companies in the health and health supplement business. But that's all the way I see it.

[@limitisillusion7]

The desire to live forever is a strange thing. I don't think people have thought it through. If you're trying this hard to live forever, what risks are you never going to take?

[@beedubs3356]

Eat plant dominent diet. Exercise. Sleep. Socialize. Really nothing new here but a charasmatic super rich dude selling you stuff. Feels like a matter of time before we get some reporting on all the stuff he's selling not being exactly what's advertised. Felt cult like to me TBH

[@mattzilla331]

His son seems wise beyond his years.

[@gordo3582]

Agree, and honestly college is probably a waste of his time so I'm glad for him that he is taking his own path with the gap year.

[@I24FFA]

you know, maybe he's not more wise than what he "should" for his age but most people his age are not wise enough, maybe most people spend too much time on things that don't matter, that don't make a real change in their lives, i would say most people don't even scratch their own potential (myself included) because it's so much easier to sit on the couch and watch youtube than to do some physical exercise, or read something or try to improve some skill kurzgesagt in one of their videos they say: "It’s like we got handed a save file of a game where others put in millions of hours of work and where we can decide what game we want to play in the future". We have so much knowledge at our disposal with the internet but we choose to remain ignorant!

[@gnosisdespirit]

​@@I24FFAAgreed 1000000% !!! I think we've all become apathetic due to all the toxicity in our food supply and the biggest issue - infrared & red light deficiency caused by chemtrails blocking our sun as well as halogen lights being replaced with LED lights

[@cindym4946]

This was good! At 73 Im doing the basics as he advocates.I dont need to not age, I just want to have a long healthspan so I dont need to be dependent in my final years. I do include a number of supplements on his list. I feel very good.

[@michelle_cen]

Yay!! ❤️👏 So happy to hear how good you feel at 73!

[@someguy2135]

I take creatine and ashwagandha myself. I find both helpful. Creatine for muscle gain and ashwagandha for sleep. I am almost as old as you are

[@zephyr2002]

I've been following this guy for years, and my thoughts are that he is genuine. Not the least reason is that I've become borderline obsessed with health for the past 12 years and reached many of the same conclusions. Bryan is a real benefit to science and the health and planet conscious folks who don't have the millions to invest in this kind of experimentation.

[@stevenrapa4014]

I'm gonna guess Bryan is against GSXR's 😄🤙

[@peteroffpist1621]

@@zephyr2002 A snake oil guy that sell supplements. Drinking shoots of olive oil every day is a bad idea long term. Taking 30 supplements everyday another bad idea. But I agree that vegetarian food, good night sleep and exercise is a great foundation.

[@zephyr2002]

@@stevenrapa4014 Nice spot there! Was afraid I'd crash (again) so I sold the GSX-R and now commute by bicycle. Still rocking the profile pic tho! 😁

[@stevenrapa4014]

@@zephyr2002 Some may say you're MORE vulnerable commuting on a pushbike!

[@God-Was-Bored]

​@@peteroffpist1621 I'm with you Peter. Lots of good (common sense) info that I've been practicing with ease for decades since I was a teen with great results including being told I had the metabolism of a 17-year-old in my mid-50s by a dietician and continuing to model into my 60s! However lots of red flags pop up for me while perusing Johnson's online presence. In my 60s it's ea$ier to $pot people like thi$ than it wa$ during my younger year$$$. $333 for a month's supply was the dead giveaway--well, that and the hexagon/beehive/hive mentality promoted visually and verbally by Johnson et al. Oh, and his dad's name is Richard Johnson? Dick _Johnson_? Really? (For non-English native speakers, both dick and johnson are euphemisms for penis) And Snake Oil=Olive Oil? (Calling something "Snake Oil" indicates a product is worthless). #AFAHMASP

[@davedewsnap288]

I’m impressed with his positivity, and he hasn’t lost his sense of humour….in fact, he may have rejuvenated it!

[@alexwilder8315]

Thank you. You touched all the basics that others don't, and put them together in one video. The fact most of his money goes to testing, for instance, which is not mentioned in so many other videos. I feel happy that you made this and I think your critiques were fair and on point. ❤

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you 💖 That means a lot to hear - I worked hard to set the record straight on a lot of things about him.

[@Mirage9982]

I like Bryan, he’s right about the companies and their standards. If he’s actually testing all this stuff, I’d gladly buy his food products.

[@jackcrook4435]

Bryan is the man. You dont have to follow his protocol or even agree with his lifestyle to concede that he is doing some valuable research for humanity on longevity.

[@helicart]

I've listened to many of his presentations, and agree he is a very authentic and civil minded guy. I respect him for the journey he has chosen.

[@joe1071]

Holy shit man, I test grip strengths for a living, and 170lbs is an elite level grip strength! Impressive!

[@Circe-wz3kg]

What ur job? Testing grip strengths lol?

[@LloydChristmas-vx2wh]

How do I learn to be a grip strength tester?

[@mikafoxx2717]

That's just one hand? Impressive

[@michelle_cen]

@@mikafoxx2717 Yes, just 1 hand! 🤯

[@edwhite2255]

If I squeeze my scale will that be a decent measure of grip strength?

[@michelle_cen]

What a wild experience! 🤯 What did you think?

[@n0ts0b4d]

Your reporting on this channel puts to shame many established outfits, especially the click baiters. Good job.

[@michelle_cen]

@@n0ts0b4d Aww, thank you so much 🥰 That means a ton to me.

[@jackschitt6235]

You=@ 3:30 in "his team of over 30 doctors has measured the biological age of over 78 of his organs"...We don't have 78 organs!

[@michelle_cen]

@@jackschitt6235 The general count of organs seem to be 78, though it fluctuates depending on how you define "organ." True though, I probably could've omitted the "over" :) Thank you!

[@pissfloyd5790]

You rock Michelle! Always enjoy the videos that feature you. Greetings from Denmark. :) I might be mistaken, but I'm sure I've caught you wearing zero drop/barefoot shoes? Maybe it's time to persuade Chris to make a video about it? 👣

[@ZenTeaNow]

This is a fair and balanced presentation. Good job Michelle!

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you so much

[@teddyrible]

Okay I know Bryan has a sense of humor from watching his videos, but his "creatively named drinks" really hit the nail on self-deprecating humor haha

[@michelle_cen]

😆 Glad someone read the menu!

[@zoomster8218]

I don’t get the backlash for Brian. If you implement only part of his routine you will be a better person. The fact that everything is open source says it all. If you know anything about quality olive oils his is not that expensive at all. He is just one of the guys out there that are trying to extend people’s lives, good luck to all the health enthusiasts out there

[@alan2102X]

THIS. The reactions and backlash are laughable. Cynical and pathetic, really.

[@SavageMinnow]

I heard something about him holding a dude prisoner in his house, but I don't remember enough of the details to find more info.

[@sarahdell4042]

@@alan2102X Right. We should all be getting fat injections and transfusions from our kids like lord and savior BJ 🙃

[@zephyr2002]

Same as the vegan backlash. People feel insecure, judged, and reluctant to change. Also it's healthy to have some skepticism in this field, since there are so many "snake oil salesmen" out there.

[@CristinaAcosta]

Yes. His olive oil is similar in price to other high quality oils.

[@regina6838]

That's such a great idea having a dance party at 7am! It's such a healthy attitude. I stopped clubs years ago, not a healthy atmosphere. Morning dancing is a great way to change the culture and costumes. ❤

[@michelle_cen]

It was so fun! A great way to wake up, break the ice with each other, and have fun. I wish this were the norm at more social gatherings!

[@regina6838]

@@michelle_cen Yes! It would be great!

[@mkmstillstackin]

Wow...Only the second time I've heard of Bryan & this movement, but NEVER to this much detail. As a 7yr. vegan & avid runner who initially went 100% plant-based for health reasons, I find this absolutely fascinating & right up my alley!! Thanks So much Michelle & Chris for creating/uploading this amazing content! Although I still have many unanswered questions, this video is an excellent start & will immediately be bookmarked into my Favorites!💚

[@michelle_cen]

You're welcome, thank you for your kind comment! You might enjoy our next video critiquing his movement more :)

[@dj.h7424]

maybe have a look at the rich roll podcast he did?

[@VictorSneller]

I love it when the KZbin channels cross paths. Hooray!

[@bernadettebecher5668]

Really good coverage- I like that Brian Johnson- good on him!

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you!

[@abrooklyngirllinda]

This was so excellent. I saw this happening online and am so happy you guys gave us a really good glimpse. so inspiring. overwhelming but inspiring!

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you :)

[@vyleart4488]

Michelle, your presentation and editing skills are outstanding. Great work. And btw, I think that the private FDA would be a complete horror ( 25:16 ). I also loved your question regarding mental health, and was shocked that Psychotherapy was not mentioned. From my experience, mental health should be treated like our bodies with care, discipline and compassion.

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you so much ❤ Majority of the fancy editing kudos goes to Chris and others!

[@vyleart4488]

@@michelle_cen thanks to the whole team then!

[@michelle_cen]

@@vyleart4488 ❤❤❤ You are too lovely

[@AnasNoBuyYear2025]

Hard agree on not wanting a privatized FDA 😅

[@tayloranderson456]

You could argue the fda/usda already are a horror. I think it’s a great idea if they could figure out a way to incentivize the right things and avoid conflicts of interest. That is a tall order but it’s possible.

[@MrRibbett454]

Great job Michelle!

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you Mr. Ribbett! Love your username 🐸

[@tamcon72]

This was fascinating. Michelle did a great job with the interviews, and I've learned so much about this movement that I previously thought of as fringey. The people here seem rather too left brain for kook; the advice to get lots of sleep, exercise, and nourishing food is just common sense, and Johnson himself seems earnest and well-meaning. Thanks for posting 🙂

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you! :)

[@sidilicious11]

As a health conscious boomer I’m very happy to see what Brian is doing and how he’s doing it. Good for him. His inclusive attitude is what will draw more people to consider what he’s interested in. This is a good movement. And meanwhile we can all prioritize, sleep, diet, and exercise and get good results.

[@karenlewkowitz5858]

What a gracious review. Shows Brian Johnson is also kind and gracious. May he start a kindness community as well - which is one if his 4 parts to encourage longevity 🎉

[@purpleblueunicorn]

That was an amazing cover of Bryan Johnson and the event, great work Michelle! And I'm glad Bryan is doing this, most billionaires should be working on that.

[@XeniaAidonopoulou]

I love Brian... I am on my own "longevity protocol" and don't agree with all of his but he's most definitely sincere and most definitely an amazing human being... Great video... ❤

[@PeterRogersMD]

Great job Michelle & Plant Chompers! Fun video to watch!

[@beepbeepnj2658]

The slim and fit health conscious types that consumed the vegan type diet you promote such as Doug Henning, Steve Jobs, Andy Kaufman, Robin Gibb, Linda McCartney, Susan M. Levin RD, Gilda Radner, Dr. Henry S. Lodge, Dr. Clive McCay, Nathan Pritikin, Euell Gibbons, Dr. Paavo Airola, Davy Jones, William Alcott, Leslie J. Cross, Prince, Sylvester Graham, Jay Dinshah these people died prematurely in their 30's-60's.

[@michelle_cen]

Thanks Dr. Rogers :)!

[@VeganHealthFoodie]

Michelle, you are awesome and great interviewer and speaker!

[@Starship_X]

Been waiting for PlantChompers to cover Bryan Johnson's Blueprint for over a year. So glad they finally made a video about it. Would have been interested in a breakdown of the diet aspect of the protocol. Given it's basically whole plant foods, minimally processed, I would think PlantChompers would approve.

[@SallyMalangaTheAllureofVegan]

Bryan Johnson comes across as honest that with all the tech involved his tests honestly reveal that it’s the simplest solution that takes all the credit. Eat Plant-based whole foods, exercise and sleep-are the best practices. I would add having a native pollinator garden at your house if possible.

[@Viva-Longevity]

And I'm finding from the longevity summit I'm organizing that sense of purpose, the quality of your relationships, and never stopping learning are way up there too.

[@mikafoxx2717]

And don't get too much UV damage!

[@lynnritchie231]

Always get excited to see a new post from you. ❤

[@plantbasedstrength8590]

Well spoken 19 year old. Thanks for posting

[@michelle_cen]

Yes, Talmage seemed so mature & thoughtful!

[@Mirage9982]

Great job on the whole thing Michelle! 🙂 You presented everything very well!

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you Ronald ❤

[@xanxus8272]

Bryan is rich AF and he still chooses to be vegan. Respect, we don't see that very often

[@mkwarlock]

Bryan's son is really articulate, and seems like a really cool guy. Nice.

[@michelle_cen]

He was so cool! The epitome of chill.

[@mcgillsoriano]

Great coverage here. Thank you Michelle for your hard work.

[@michelle_cen]

You're welcome, thank you for your support

[@xanxus8272]

Great job Michelle! I'm excited to see what Bryan will do in the future.

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you :)

[@GeorgiosAndreasIoannou]

Very good video, she explained it great, with love and compassion

[@michelle_cen]

Thanks :)

[@CristinaAcosta]

So looking forward to this piece on Bryan Johnson. Thank you 🙏

[@michelle_cen]

You're welcome Cristina!

[@kin.9133]

In all his content he makes it clear that 80% of the benefit comes from 5 simple lifestyle changes that are easily accessible to most people in the developed West - if he wants to sell some expensive olive oil or supplements on the side, it doesn't bother me in the slightest!! And he speaks openly about compassionate veganism to an audience that may have otherwise been tricky to reach.

[@janetrush8340]

Michelle is awesome. Glad you sent her.

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you 🤗

[@amyglynn9273]

“Insulin is a peptide that’s… working pretty well” is perhaps my favorite biohacker bro comment of all time.

[@lanazak773]

“The Don’t Die movement seeks to make death optional, protect the planet, and figure out how to use AI for good” kind of like having world peace and less plastic as goals.

[@kentfoltz9129]

Another excellent video. Long Live the Plant Chompers You Tubes !

[@fsagaer]

Amazingly good video ! Thank you and congratulations !

[@TWROC96]

Very nice reporting Michelle.

[@janvanaardt3773]

People like Bryan is helping us alot

[@jeff01922]

Great job covering the event Michelle. Interesting albeit extreme - definitely not for me. Love your enthusiasm! Keep up the good work.

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you sir! You might enjoy the latest video we've released, which critiques Bryan's movement.

[@elsmooth12]

Well done, Michelle! You've been a wonderful addition to the Plant Chompers channel, and I greatly look forward to your continued appearances. With regards to the content here...maybe all of the bio and tech solutions may offer something otherworldly in terms of results, but it sure does seem that the conclusions to date are pretty much exactly in step with Ornish's lifestyle protocol to reverse heart disease. Got to wait for the science to play out long term, but I guess it's not going to be much of surprise that the conclusions are probably going to be that when a human being eats well, moves more, stresses less, and loves more, better health and a longer life is more likely than not going to be the end result. Imagine that...😁. Now...those beet greens and sweet potato leaves aren't going to harvest themselves, so farewell for now, and keep up the wonderful work!

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you for your kind comment

[@SilverFan21k]

Great content of thanks for covering his summit

[@michelle_cen]

You're welcome! :)

[@k.h.6991]

I think he does great promoting healthy living and clean food. However, obviously, it should be the government that steps up its game regulating food quality.

[@stevepk5421]

Not gonna happen though. Companies just lobby and pay people off

[@4124V4TA-SNPCA-x]

Glad Michelle came to the forefront. She is an excellent communicator, just like the MacAskills. I have mixed opinions about BJ but it was a nice look into his summit. _(I couldn't stand it or rather I would have to fight really hard to, but that is another question no one needed answers to.)_

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you ❤ If you've got mixed opinions on Bryan, you're in the majority! 😆

[@johnshinski2994]

great video. so well done!

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you!

[@Davidsmorrill]

Here's the video I was waiting for. Thank you for covering the viral things and keeping people informed. Edit: Well, it was less scientifically dense than your older videos, but I guess the primary objective was just telling us about the event.

[@michelle_cen]

Thanks! Yup, it wasn't a scientifically-dense review & the objective was to report on the event & facts about Bryan. You'll get an upcoming video with a more scientifically-critical lens on Bryan :)

[@patrickxl1]

Some say we have already reached longevity escape velocity. This means that life expectancy is increasing faster than people are aging. Crazy to think about it.

[@pavolhorvath7850]

Yes, pretty crazy to believe that. No escape there. Everyone is going to die. And no one is going to live to 200.

[@Jeff_Segal]

Great stuff, Michelle. Very much in the style of Plant Chompers that I know and love, while giving us some of your personal style😊

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you Jeff!!!

[@AH-cy4md]

Well, I am planning on dying eventually, but I’m aiming to be as healthy and happy as I can be (as harmlessly as I can) until then. I want to avoid medicalizing my life as much as possible as long as possible, while this guy is on the other end, but his measuring and keeping track of everything is great for the information gathered.

[@rjaquaponics9266]

At 49 years old I went vegan over night. I am now almost 62. Two years ago I found out I had extremely high blood pressure. Then I had a stroke. I am a Vegan. I lived despite my vegan diet. High BP was caused by Sleep Apnea, "while I was sleeping". LOL I actually wrote a book, but I was un-able to edit/publish it. I was lucky to live but with much less function. Being a Vegan saved me. I thought I was aging perfectly. Growing younger with every day. But had I visited a doctor, perhaps I might have avoided the Stroke. Plants don't lie. Don't eat flesh! 12 years vegan helped me age less, but that is not all you have to do to stay healthy. Sleep Apnea is a killer! Today I wear a full mask to sleep and I wake up with "Helmet" hair, but at least I have some Hair. 49 years of beating up my body, I wish I would gone Plant Based years before! Better late than never!

[@michelle_cen]

Thanks for sharing your story! So glad you feel healthier now, and wishing you the best

[@skippy6462]

So important to acknowledge other factors. For example Dr. Greger says you can't exercise away a bad diet. Sleep really important. The Japanese used it on prisoners of war. They didn't live very long being kept awake.

[@jordy46682]

Actually vegans do have a slightly higher risk of strokes unfortunately... But then a massive difference in all cause mortality being lower...

[@michelle_cen]

@@jordy46682 Very interesting, I wonder why they have a slightly higher risk of strokes!

[@jordy46682]

@@michelle_cen and "slightly higher risk" was something like 3/1000 but of course the sample group was small and included vegetarians...

[@lifeofbeautyk]

I really appreciate the video. A few things stood out to me that I find concerning, particularly regarding the presence of plastics, forever chemicals, and heavy metals in our food sources and the manufacturing process. Additionally, I believe we need more conversation around the science, not less. Censoring people we disagree with isn’t the solution. If you believe someone is wrong scientifically or is spreading misinformation, the answer is to engage in dialogue, not censorship. I think this video is helpful, and what Bryan is trying to do is commendable. However, we should be wary of those who seek to silence differing opinions.

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you, it took 119 comments so far for someone to bring up the talk about microplastics, PFAS, and heavy metals in foods! It is really concerning.

[@lifeofbeautyk]

@michelle_cen yeah, it seems like many people just dismiss him as a 'snake oil salesman.' I think it’s crucial to highlight that he's trying to address these serious concerns in our food supply, even if others don't see it that way.

[@xperience-evolution]

I follow him a little. He seems honest and like a friendly, helpful down to the ground guy. He is not looking at people from above. What surprised me a little bit is the 40% of calories from Fat. I know he is really into olive oil but 40% is not what the blue zones eat/ate

[@michelle_cen]

I was also surprised by the high fat percentage! Seems to be working for him 🤷‍♀

[@xperience-evolution]

@@michelle_cen I mean if he gets it from whole foods like nuts and seeds I guess there is an argument for it. Eating less (but super healthy foods) for the same amount of calories might be good in this case. Would love to see him going minus 20 on the fat and plus 20 on the carbs to see if there is a difference.

[@michelle_cen]

@@xperience-evolution That would be an awesome experiment to run!

[@Macorelppa]

Bryan Johnson has a pure heart and I am a vegan. 💚💚

[@barbarafurman6391]

I AM vegan too ❤❤

[@gregorymcmahan3914]

Good work, Michelle!

[@elsjemassyn8921]

Loved the humor, fun and goals

[@RXP91]

I've been so jelly of his sleep. Says it takes 3 mins to sleep and he has 0 awakenings. As an insomniac who just got 0 hours last night I would kill for that skill!

[@michelle_cen]

Awww I'm so sorry to hear you didn't sleep last night 😢 Sleep is so tough. Luckily good sleep is a skill that can be trained - Bryan definitely didn't start out being able to fall asleep in 3 min.

[@prismgems]

Might or might not work for you, but brainwave entrainment might help. They aren't all the same, so try a few. There are lots of free alternatives. Big topic, lots of yay and nay saying for you to read about it.

[@danellekelly1214]

If only Bryan could figure out a solution for post-menopausal bad sleep when you feel like you are helpless to the insults by hormones that cause all kinds of havoc on sleep!

[@michelle_cen]

@@danellekelly1214 Ugh, that sounds awful!! :( We need wayyy more research into female hormones & dealing with menopause.

[@brucejensen3081]

Maybe your GABA is low, exercise at the right amount can increase it. Ashwaganda with your last meal can help that too. Magnesium with your last meal can help if your electrolytes are off. Got to cool down before bed. Do something boring before bed not something stimulating

[@Gundayahuasca]

I like his personal story (from suicidal depression to vegan longevity athlete) and draw some inspiration from it. But there also seems to be clever marketing, promoting orthorexia and some very dubious treatments involved. I watch his channel from time to time, but I take everything with a grain of salt and have greater faith in people who have actually achieved to live until 90+ in good health

[@michelle_cen]

Agreed, he has a slick marketing team!

[@alan2102X]

"Very dubious" meaning what? EVERYTHING is "dubious" for God's sake. And he is very conservative and IMO too strict. He would benefit from loosening up a bit and using more "dubious" stuff -- which, though uncertain by nature, will probably prove to have been the right thing to do.

[@SilverFan21k]

Dang really good footage

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you, Chris's iPhone was amazing for filming! I was astonished by the quality.

[@xperience-evolution]

His son speaks exactly like Bryan. Crazy that similarity.

[@Nicksonian]

Or just crazy

[@marigoldenergy8512]

Thank you. I found this very interesting.

[@michelle_cen]

You’re welcome ❤

[@TheDesertFaux]

Informative. Thank you.

[@michelle_cen]

You're welcome

[@perrydimes6915]

Despite the fact that I can't think of any major faults I have with Bryan Johnson, I just wish this video was a bit more adversarial somehow. It almost felt like an ad at the beginning. That said, please don't take this is a harsh criticism. I love this channel dearly. I just think this could have been a little more even handed. Ultimately, I can't blame you though. I had the same general impression of Bryan beforehand -- despite my natural skepticism, I can't help but feel there's something "real" there and I can't help but like the guy for his philosophy.

[@michelle_cen]

Thanks for this! I agree, I could've levied more criticisms at him, and in my attempt to "hook" viewers with the intro it comes off like an ad :) Appreciate your feedback & will improve for the future

[@CraigHocker]

I'm skeptical, but the dinner where they have a philosophical dialogue might be an interesting evening.

[@wis9]

So - Sleep - consistent, high quality sleep is your #1 life priority. - Diet - eat a Mediterranean like diet. Example foods include vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes (beans, chickpeas, lentils), lean proteins, and extra virgin olive oil. - Exercise - 6 hours a week. Incorporate strength, cardio, flexibility and balance. - Family, friendship and community - actively foster meaningful relationships. - Things to avoid - fast food, junk food, smoking, vaping, excessive alcohol and social media - and anything addictive.

[@Џоника]

False. False. False. As a Mediterranean stop saying our diet is this woo woo bullshit of vegetables and nuts. We eat meat butter olive oil cheeses eggs fish milk and some fruits. Get it right for once. Prioritize fat, don’t trust the mainstream narrative that wants just to make money off your misery.

[@osmonddsilva1577]

Nothing NEW here!!! 😂😂😂. Thanks

[@cuteface88]

Avoiding saturated fat is a bad idea. Good luck to you.

[@rahulrahul_awsjunkie]

“Mediterranean” includes France. Would you say they eat “lean” meat and mostly veggies 😊? The real Mediterranean diet is high in meat (if it moves, it is eaten - rabbit, pork, beef, chicken, turkey, game, snails etc); fish; cheese; eggs; cream; vegetables & salads; fruits in season and white grains (white bread, white rice, white pasta). Those who eat more of the real food are slim. Those who eat more of the pasta become “Italian mammas”.

[@alwayslearning7672]

​@@rahulrahul_awsjunkieYet Italy is the slimmest country in Europe.

[@sufyaneducator]

Any one saying he's a cult leader no he isn't bro have a humor and is telling people to live longer and be healthy.

[@Human_Herbivore]

He's looking really well after all those years singing with AC/DC. 👍🎶

[@michelle_cen]

🤣

[@YukikoAkazui]

i didnt really like him before, now i think hes not actualy a bad guy, pretty weird but not a bad guy

[@jamessullenriot]

If I had his bank account I would probably be weirder

[@Nicksonian]

Definitely a weird, cultish vibe.

[@veneta72]

He’s not a boy

[@BooshyBrows]

@@Nicksonian Is it possible to achieve getting a large number of people to adopt a new way of living without it coming off as cultish? The majority of the planet is in a cult already anyway.

[@justinw1765]

He's a money-hungry, profit-driven corporate businessman who's obsessed with living as long as possible, and therefore now he's into health. On the spectrum of consciousness from very positive to very negative, he's kind of in between but probably closer to negative than positive. And I would not be surprised if he was on some kind of personality disorder spectrum like NPD.

[@someguy2135]

Brian has done one video for his channel about why he is vegan. It has to do with compassion . Although he takes a supplement made from animals he's trying to find a replacement that is animal free

[@AtheistEve]

Once we’ve fully cracked affordable precision fermentation and vat proteins/meats. There should be no need for using/abusing sentient beings for food and organic materials.

[@someguy2135]

@@AtheistEve Precision fermentation appears to be the most promising in the short-term. In fact some Precision fermentation animal free products are already available to buy here in the US. I have already tried animal free dairy milk and liked it . I got it on closeout but when I checked the price to buy more online it was a lot more expensive probably because it is a new technology and because animal agriculture is so heavily subsidized by the government it makes it hard to compete in the marketplace

[@nealart]

A lot of us have been taking care of ourselves for many years already. Doesn’t mean we won’t die. But, I guess he’s trying to stay around long enough for science to step in with some miracle breakthrough.

[@MisterAmazingAllTheTime]

Go go Bryan, he is really amazing impact on humanity, more power to Bryan!!!

[@benbrown8258]

Thank you Michelle. Your video helped Bryan regain some points with me. I was a bit turned off hearing some supplements Bryan takes were (likely falsely) rumored to be bioengineered based on the Lacks' lifesource. Having worked with surviving descendants of the Lacks family, in short, I was horrified and stopped listening to his channel. Our local as well as global pharma company and researchers have made billions of dollars from her genes while Henrietta's children and relatives have suffered with many of them dying for lack of simple resources, even access to sound healthcare. After hearing this video I feel more hopeful Bryan is really striving to respect All Life and has found a place to be compassionate and scientific . I also am feeling encouraged to discover there may be more than one path to supporting our best health.

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you for your comment! And your work with surviving descendants of the Lacks family - I have heard one of them speak at Stanford before and read her book. Whatever Bryan is doing may be controversial, but so far there's been no definite evidence that it's unethical.

[@nilsboyboy]

He seems like a genuine dude, interested in finding out what's possible in humans health. But I'd much prefer if he would spend his money on funding actual studies, rather than just trying out things on one person, him. I also think, that the obsession he has, seems like such a huge time investment, that while you may live longer, you lose out on life in those years. While I'm also a huge health advocator, I think social interaction (which sometimes might include doing unhealthy stuff like eating junk once in a while) is very important for your happiness, and therefore also for your life and health. I don't think this is something these biohackers are so into though.

[@dempsey2025]

I've been on Blueprint for about 6 months, and I feel excellent! And now, I'm vindicated to see Plant Chompers doing a proper 3rd party assessment! Either you all joined the cult, or I'm not in a cult myself! Thanks!

[@michelle_cen]

Tbh my assessment wasn’t critical enough! I’d love to know, to what extent are you following the protocol? Are you using his Blueprint products too? Curious about your experience 🙂

[@lydiajahl5856]

Excellent interviewing, Michelle! I've always been a bit uncertain about Bryan's potential conflicts of interest and cult-like following ... But sticking to the basics of a whole food plant based diet, great sleep, and great exercise are the essentials. (And hey.... Don't think we didn't notice your Xero shoes fitting right in with everyone 😜)

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you Lydia! ❤ Hahaha, yes, I felt right at home there with my Xero shoes! We're gonna release a follow-up video soon on more of our skepticism about the movement.

[@lydiajahl5856]

@@michelle_cen haha! Oh cool that will be interesting I'm sure!

[@limitisillusion7]

Oh, I'm a professional sleeper alright. I'm sleeping right now.

[@CristinaAcosta]

😂😂

[@paternyao]

13:15 Bryan’s Dad: I can move a joint but don’t know about dancing. Next minute he’s dancing like a DJ 😂

[@michelle_cen]

Hahaha!! He has moves!

[@kentroskelley1389]

I’d be interested in his rationale about EVOO. I’ll have to find his programs website for his thoughts.

[@MilipTichaelPhomas]

Stats sound awesome Seems like a great guy Honestly looks 60 years old

[@dj.h7424]

Loved this video; Bryan's doing interesting work, seems a genuinely nice person despite a complicated upbringing and background. Also his sense of humour is a good trait!! I say long live this Snake Oil salesman!! Interesting to see all the so-called carnivores coming out of the woodwork again (worming their way lol) but so great that neither this channel nor Bryan rise to the hate comments. Laughter and sleep definitely two of the best medicines!!

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you! Laughter and sleep are two of the best medicines... Love that!!

[@LiveLoveLaughEveryday]

His kid is very mature 🎉

[@sergiomontes2568]

"it's just a social norm, which are never permanent and can always be changed" (Talmage Johnson, paraphrased for impact and stress) That's a brilliant way of thinking. It is a social norm that is not reasonable, and thereford it is just a fad, and unhealthy fad, which necessarily irrational, as reason must always be tied to well-being and increased productivity (aiding in the well being of others)

[@Mimulus2717]

I agree, Brian Johnson has been unfairly ridiculed in the media. This was a very interesting trip into the Don't Die movement. I cannot help wondering though if it the name "don;t die" is the best moniker. Everyone needs to die at some point, if everyone lived forever (or another 30-40 years past normal life expectancy) the world population would accelerate. We already have exceeded the carrying capacity of the planet with all our wants like flying from halfway across the world to attend an event like this. I think "Be healthy" or something like that a better name for the movement. Healthy aging and a vegan diet and simple uncomplicated life without alot of consumer demands and dramatically less invasive healthcare to prolong life would be better for the planet. Also, no mention of a life partner and/or social interaction which is so important to healthy ageing. Clearly Brian is a well adjusted social guy, but was there any talk about how his fellow hackers can create community? I would love to see more health related community building tools in our towns and cities so this becomes the social norm and it becomes easier to make healthy choices.

[@taroka1119]

I lost interest about half way through but I did appreciate his honesty around not being an expert, doing his best to test things out and how he can only understand the results from his own perspective. I have zero bandwidth for ppl who would want to live forever, or the reality that the wealthy are always going to have longevity opportunities that most won't have, so this is just not the video for me personally, but he did seem to have a level of humility I appreciated (even if I question the mental health of someone that fixated on youth). The food options presented at his conference looked amazing.

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you! You might find interesting 35:00, where I talk about a woman spending less than $100/month but getting better than Bryan's results.

[@brucejensen3081]

Yeah, I am more focused on what you can do that will save you money and has a side effect of better health. Growing your own food in a regenerative style is totally free and is better for you than anything he does. If there is a will, there is a way. The harder it is, the better it is for you

[@taroka1119]

Absolutely!

[@TheMaui2020]

My grandfather lived to 104, never developed dementia and was never wheelchair bound. He didn't pay much attention to his diet -- ate mostly fruit and oatmeal for breakfast and hospital food for lunch (he was an MD), and potatoes, vegetables and beef or fish for dinner. At his 100th birthday party (with a couple hundred friends) I asked him about his diet. He said he eats just about anything but never too much. He was never overweight. He didn't consciously exercise, though he enjoyed walking in the park. He had many friends and was always cheerful and friendly in spite of facing death every day as a forensic pathologist. He never took a supplement in his life. I doubt if B.J. will do as well.

[@CordeliaAurora]

wdym he literally takes a 100 supplements a day plus hrt

[@BigBearHostel]

He means BJ won't do as well as his dad. It was a cleaner world for past generations. I have a feeling this has a lot to do with plant based outcomes.. just cleaner. ​@@CordeliaAurora

[@rickpasley6961]

Thank you so much! I had only known of Bryan Johnson from those article headlines Michelle referenced. I had no idea of the reality behind this individual and find Mr. Johnson's efforts intriguing. Thanks for opening my eyes to a source of information I had written off entirely before this video. I will have to take an honest look at his efforts to advance science.

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you Rick! "Intriguing" is a great way to put it. Let me know what you think as you continue to learn more about him - there's pros and cons to his work.

[@johncarr2333]

I couldn't stand this guy before this Tuber. I am glad that you did this show. He's not so bad. I think the woman that spends the 100$ a month proves an important point, given a modest and healthy lifestyle, genetics trumps the specifics of marginal benefits (forgive my use of that soiled word). At N=1, there is too much potential error to be conclusive, but it's in the right direction

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you! 400+ comments in, finally someone mentions Julie Gibson Clark 😃 I think she does prove an amazing point about how much healthy lifestyle can accomplish. And yes, genetics matter too... Just less than most people think.

[@Human_Herbivore]

Have to say, I'm not convinced by 100 supplements, not only am I concerned about the long term unknowns about their interaction with each other but the evidence is that whole foods are far better.

[@michelle_cen]

Agreed! I love Colin Campbell’s book “Whole” which really spells out how great whole foods are vs. isolated substances.

[@Human_Herbivore]

@@michelle_cen yes, have listened to it a few times now and am concerned not only about the reductive science but what Campbell and Greger say about the uncontrolled nature of the supplement industry.

[@jackcrook4435]

A lot of them arent synthetic and are just garlic, ginger, curcumin etc...Some are, but far less than youd imagine.

[@michelle_cen]

@@jackcrook4435 That is true :)

[@Human_Herbivore]

@@jackcrook4435 that wasn't my point, it's about the lack of regulation, whether synthetic or not. One of the biggest problems with that turns out that a significant proportion of supplements don't even contain the ingredient they are all about.

[@Dieblauesau]

Bryan is an awesome guy, I see so many haters in the comments. What is wrong with people. He is spreading a positive message and trying to make people healthy. I dont understand how it is possible to hate on that. This reminds me that people in general are not smart.

[@A.I.-]

I think you're confusing "brutal honesty" with "haters". Like if I told you that you're too emotional, you'd label me as a hater.

[@prismgems]

Envy?

[@briacide]

This was a phenominal video! Super informative, the voiceover, interviews, and video clips were perfect :)

[@michelle_cen]

Aw, thank you very much 💗 I tried hard to explain more about Bryan Johnson (& hopefully clear up some misconceptions) than just throw people into the summit.