In this episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, Charlie sits down with Ian Farrar, a 30-year biohacker, longtime investor, and founding brand partner at Puriam, a direct-to-consumer superfood company. While the crypto space is full of financial innovation, Ian brings the focus back to the most valuable asset you have—your body.
They dive deep into what it means to live a "superhuman" lifestyle, how modern diets are failing us, and why wealth without health is a ticking time bomb. Ian shares how green superfoods, gut microbiome balance, and small daily changes can radically transform your life—even if you’re not ready to go full health guru.
Topics covered:
🥬 Why every Bitcoiner should be thinking about alkalinity and cell charge
🍌 How walking barefoot on the beach is better than most supplements
📉 Why nutrient density in food has collapsed since the 1970s
💊 The harsh truth about Big Pharma vs. lifestyle medicine
🧠 How your mindset and gut health are directly connected
🛑 Why most alkaline water products are BS (and what actually works)
🌍 The case for local food as natural medicine—Colombia vs. the U.S.
📱 EMF radiation, cell phones, and protecting your “Faraday bag” body
🧪 Full-body scans, thermograms, and futuristic diagnostics
Ian also explains the financial literacy parallels between long-term investing and long-term health: both require daily discipline, clarity of purpose, and an understanding of what's coming years down the line.
🌿 Mentioned in the episode:
Ian’s superfood site: ishopPURIAM.com Discount code: IAN for $50 off or 25% off
Ian’s show: Superhuman on Nausik TV
Book: Identity Is the New Money by David Birch (also mentioned in Ep. 446)
🧘 Bonus: Listeners who use the code “IAN” can also get a free 30-minute lifestyle consultation with Ian.
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