The Longevity Forum's Podcast

In this insightful panel discussion from The Longevity Forum 2025, experts explore how longer lives are transforming the way we work, learn, and define success. Moderated by Emma Jacobs of the Financial Times, the session features Brent Hoberman (Co-Founder, Founders Factory), Octavius Black (CEO, MindGym), and Lyndsey Simpson (CEO, 55/Redefined). Together they discuss how careers must evolve to s...

The Longevity Forum Podcast returns with a fascinating conversation between longevity scientist Andrew Steele, author of Ageless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old, and Lara Lewington, BBC technology journalist and author of Hacking Humanity: How Technology Can Save Your Health and Your Life. Together they explore how cutting-edge innovations in AI, health tech, and biotechnolog...

In this episode of the The Longevity Forum Podcast, we sit down with Danny Gray, founder and CEO of JAAQ, a groundbreaking digital platform making mental health support more accessible. Danny shares his personal journey, from childhood bullying to building a trusted space where people can find real answers and support before reaching crisis. In conversation with John Reynolds, he explores why ment...

Tune in to the podcast featuring James Sibley (Group CFO, M42), Penny Dash (Chair, NW London Integrated Care System), Robert Lorenz (President, Cleveland Clinic London), and Ben Maruthappu (CEO, Cera Care). The panel explores global healthcare strategies, emphasizing prevention, incentivization, and tech-driven innovation to improve care delivery while addressing systemic barriers and fostering pa...

In this episode, we’re thrilled to present an inspiring conversation with Lyndsey Simpson, founder of 55/Redefined, and Michael Clinton, founder of ROAR Forward, as they offer fresh insights into redefining ageing. We can challenge outdated perceptions and explore what it truly means to age in today’s world. Discover how to Reimagine your future, Own your unique identity, and Act on new opportunit...

In this episode, co-founder Jim Mellon speaks with Brent Hoberman, Chairman of Founders Factory, about the promising potential of the longevity industry. They’re joined by Sara Pazin, CEO of Founders Health, who shares exciting news about the launch of their first longevity health clinic in Belgravia, London. Offering advanced diagnostic testing and therapies, the clinic aims to inspire people to...

Dan Buettner, pioneering founder of Blue Zones, and Andrew J Scott, Director of Economics at EIT Oxford and Co-founder of The Longevity Forum, recently engaged in a compelling conversation for The Longevity Forum 2024. They discussed the world’s leading societies for ageing well, known for their high numbers of centenarians, and examined how we can incorporate Blue Zone principles into our lives....

Bryan Johnson, the most measured man on earth and founder of Project BluePrint discusses his own longevity challenge with Jim Mellon, co-founder of The Longevity Forum.   In an inspiring message, Bryan Johnson shares his deep passion and enthusiasm for the challenges he faces in his quest for better health, embracing every moment of it. He passionately advocates for our collective mission as human...

Andy Elder, President of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh discusses with Debbie Price, Professor of Social Gerontology at The University of Manchester the "fourth age" and how frailty has changed with longevity.    We try to perceive aging positively but are we missing something in the ageing process. We don’t like to think of frailty because its not the type of ageing we want to think...

Jim Mellon, co-founder of The Longevity Forum interview Peter Diamandis, Founder of the XPRIZE Foundation on breakthroughs for the next decade. There is no greater gift on the planet than adding healthy years to one's life. Our inability to live extraordinarily long is either a software problem or a hardware problem. Breakthroughs in diagnostics will help people understand early signs of ageing so...

Pat Thane, visiting Professor in History at Birkbeck, University of London chats with Andrew J Scott, co-founder of The Longevity Forum & Professor at LBS on how an ageing society has changed throughout history. The narrative on an ageing society should not be negative. One of the greatest achievements of the 20th century is longer lives. Grandparents and great grandparents are spending more time...

Dafina Grapci and Andrew J Scott, co-founders of The Longevity Forum discuss the new course at LBS, Business of Longevity. A healthy and long lifespan is not just a personal endeavor but is beneficial for society. Ageing well for one year is worth 38 trillion US dollars in the economy. If we are going to be healthy when we are old, we need to start earlier. People of all ages need to consider the...

Ageing whether in animals or humans is not a fixed process. Looking at American possums on islands versus the mainland, they are ageing at different speeds leading to the conclusion that safer environments increase longevity. With animal insights guiding medical research, we may see humans live up to 150 years old. Medical progress has been growing tremendously including blood rejuvenation which m...

Claire Mellon, Gynecologist at Miss Claire Mellon and Associates interviews Louise Newson, co-founder of the Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Centre on how menopause it changing with longevity. We have the common goal of preventing problems rather than treating them. Women loose their hormones in menopause which can speed up the ageing process. HRT had a bad reputation in the past but has bee...

Lord Neil Mendoza, the Provost of Oriel College at Oxford chats with our co-founder, Dafina Grapci-Penney on how education is changing after the pandemic. Not only has online learning become crucial for education but people are also seeking shorter courses later in life rather than traditional degrees.  https://thelongevityforum.com  

Tom Kirkwood, a biologist and the associate dean of ageing for Newcastle University discusses with our co-founder Andrew J Scott how the concept of studying ageing emerged as a malleable challenge in biology. The study of longevity has evolved into not just looking at the cellular level but also thinking about what we can learn from growing older. https://thelongevityforum.com  

Jim Mellon co-founder of The Longevity Forum leads a discussion with Kristen Fortney, CEO and founder of BioAge Labs and James Peyer, CEO and founder of Cambrian Biopharma on the future of youth’s interest in longevity. Ageing is universal – it happens to everyone compared to other diseases. Kristen and James discuss how organisations are working towards preventing this universal inevitability. Fr...

Andrew J Scott interviews Brown Economist Oded Galor on how inequality has changed throughout the history of humankind. From looking at causes to analyzing the current wealth of nations, Oded explains his theories (more in his book "The Journey of Humanity").   https://thelongevityforum.com

Co-founder of The Longevity Forum, Andrew J Scott interviews Lucy Kellaway, the co-founder of NowTeach.  Lucy explains how her life has changes and she has found an exciting new chapter in retirement. From buying a new house to starting a fresh career as a teacher, Lucy discusses how we can look at retirement as an opportunity for a new profession which can benefit society. The intergenerational b...

On this episode, Professor Richard Faragher of University of Brighton and AFAR interviews James Cole on the evolution of ageing. James explains the history of climate change going back 130,000 years ago and draws comparisons to what we are experiencing presently. Considering the phenomenon of hippos in the Thames at one point, Richard and James look into how lives have changed in Britain from diet...

On this episode, Julia Randell-Khan CEO of Encore Fellows UK will be interviewing Professor Carol Black on ageing well and guidance for “second career acts." Julia and Carol discuss how we need to focus on prevention when planning for a high life expectancy. We are not following the roadmap for a healthier life especially considering inequality in diet and exercise. Carol discusses mental health i...

Register to watch panel virtually on 9 Nov: https://thelongevityforum.com/registration-longevity-forum-2021 On this episode, Jim Mellon, co-founder of the Longevity Forum speaks with Henry Dimbleby, co-founder of Leon Foods and the lead on the National Food Strategy Report. The food system dominates the biosphere yet it has been collapsing from our harmful practices.  Without sustainable food, hum...

Andrew J Scott, co-founder of the Longevity Forum will be chatting with world renowned historian Niall Ferguson. Looking on the history of wars and pandemics, Andrew and Niall discuss how the pandemic has disrupted longevity. Progress has been halted recently in many ways by the pandemic from inequality to climate change. Has COVID been a distraction from other important issues? https://www.thelon...

Declan Doogan, Chief Medical Officer of Juvenescence, interviews James Lovelock, world-renowned scientist and centenarian on the secret behind the success of his long life.  While there appears to be no secret recipe for reaching 100, James discusses the importance of staying active and mentally challenging yourself. As the proposer of the Gaia hypothesis, James shares his thoughts on the environm...

Tania Bryer, CNBC anchor and executive producer interviews Marisa Drew, Chief Sustainability Officer & Global Head Sustainability Strategy, Advisory and Finance at Credit Suisse on how longevity has reshaped our view of life and how this will impact investing. Younger generations aren’t necessarily focusing on longevity but our longer lifespans are affecting us at all stages of life. From the haza...