WHEALTHSPAN

Where you live matters a lot, and it's much more than just a zip code.  Ryan Frederick has spent his career studying why where we live has such a strong influence on our healthspan, longevity, and lifespan outcomes.  Are you in the right place now? What about for your future self? It's something we all think about but tend not to know if, when, or how to act on our hunches. Needs change,...

Decades before most of us had ever heard of VO2 Max, Dan Zeman was testing world-class pro athletes and olympians' fitness in his sports lab. Today, many who own a smartwatch are also getting informed of their VO2 Max. Is it the same?  If you've been paying any attention, you also know that fitness is a strong predictor of healthspan and longevity. What does that actually mean, and why?...

Rare insights into innovation with Rob Liebreich, CEO of Goodwin Senior Living on the #WHEALTHSPAN #Podcast. I haven't come across a senior living community as invested in innovation, and it's paying big dividends where it matters most: better health outcomes. We cover a lot of ground, and Rob shares the results of their studies since starting the Stronger Memory program.  Enjoy! https:/...

Few can look into our future like an elder law attorney. They see the choices and actions we make or don't make and how those play out over the years, even beyond our own lives.  Patrick Cawley shares some remarkable insights and offers a look into the future for all of us. It's surprising to learn how much we can benefit by addressing a relatively short list of key things today that can...

Lorie Eber is a Nutritionist and Weight Loss Coach, certified in Nutrition Science by the Stanford University Center for Health Education, and a Wellness Coach certified by The National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer and Life Coach. She also teaches Wellness and Aging Studies courses online at Coastline College in California. Prior to her current...

From a college athlete to a lost and overweight woman in her midlife, Janet was in trouble. Her health success didn't match her career success, and she had big plans far beyond her career. Janet McConnell stepped up to the challenge of taking back her health that had slowly eroded over the years.  Some just get better, but for Janet, it was an opportunity to get better in ways that she could...

A rare and enlightening journey into influencing motivation with quadruple board-certified physician Dr. Cate Collings. Doctor Collings, MD, FS, FACC, FACLM, is past president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and Delegate to the American Medical Association. She's experienced medicine in multiple settings and shares her unique perspectives on what’s missing in our approach to hea...

Frustrated by healthcare? Looking for signs of change? This is for you! Dr. Mark Rowe is a leader in Lifestyle Medicine, making big strides in updating our approach to medicine. Dr. Rowe's clinic in Ireland has captured the attention of the medical community, who are now working to model his discoveries in other locations.  Lifestyle Medicine is the fastest growing field of medicine for sever...

Paul Long is a third-generation storyteller and an Emmy Award winner. He’s also an award-winning reporter, anchor, producer, and special projects leader. Paul’s been studying and reflecting on you and me our entire lives in creative and insightful ways. Paul launched New Way Forward to help people, especially those in their second half of life, take advantage of the new and amazing reality of long...

Dr. Sharon Bergquist is an award-winning physician, researcher and professor, who has helped lead numerous clinical trials, including the Emory Healthy Aging Study and the Emory Healthy Brain Study.  A Harvard Medical graduate, Dr. Bergquist is widely published in peer-reviewed journals and a frequent guest on Good Morning America, CNN, ABC News, The Wall Street Journal, and NPR. Her latest book,...

Stefanie Ignoffo, cofounder of the phenomenally successful Plantspiration community, returns to the show to share what she's learned from the thousands who have been propelling it forward. As always with Stefani, it's an incredibly upbeat and motivating discussion that flies by. Links: https://www.whealthspan.com/ https://plantspiration.org/ https://www.facebook.com/Plantspiration Whealt...

Mike Young updates us on a grassroots movement focused on optimizing healthspan and longevity in a way that brings people together in community events and even a cruise! It's astonishing all that he and his wife have accomplished by capitalizing on the value of building communities around shared values. A ton more info..... website: https://aplantbaseddiet.org/ Event calendar: https://www.eve...

Meet Dr. Bryanne Robson MD is a new breed of primary care physicians that are changing how medicine is being practiced. Armed with all the medications and familiar diagnostic tools, Dr. Robson is also trained in using some of the most potent cures and preventive treatments available... plants and exercise and a thorough understanding of patient needs.   Prevention is always easier than cure, and a...

Dan Zeman is a true fitness expert, working with top pro athletes in his distinguished exercise physiology career. Dan authored the book "You're Too Old To Die Young" for men looking to get the next phase of their life on track toward more meaning and better outcomes.  Dan's a straight shooter and knows better than most that if you're just hoping life just works out in the...

The opportunity for living longer is unmatched in history, but with a population in serious health decline, most will miss the opportunity. Unlock the mystery and discover how much our understanding has changed in recent years. More healthy years are easier to achieve than most of us realize. What's made it difficult is all the confusion coming from marketing.  YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tw4w5...

Heather Creamer and Hugh MacLeod are founders of MedeXN Fitness and Nutrition, a Canadian company elevating healthcare options for doctors, practitioners and patients.  Exercise is key to recovery from virtually every health condition and medical procedures. The right approach accelerates results, while the wrong approach heads down another path nobody wants to find themselves.   MedeXN provides o...

Cardiologist, Vinay Hosmane MD goes far beyond what they teach in medical school, bringing thousands of years of ayurvedic medicine into the latest technologies we have today.  His discussion of the power in knowing our numbers early is compelling, putting the knowledge in our hands, allowing us to make informed choices. Dr Hosmane is also the Director of the Ornish Medical Prevention program and...

Stefanie Ignoffo's stories is nothing short of amazing. An inspiring transformation into health that you won't believe it until you see it. Today Stefanie helps others recapture a lost future, not by a weight-loss program, but through a plant-based lifestyle that sheds the pounds naturally and promotes heath and longevity for a lifetime.   https://www.plantspiration.org/ YouTube: https:/...

Rare look inside genetics research lab with John Gildea PhD Scientist & Asst professor at UVA Medical. We have far more influence on healthy aging than most realize. How cells age. Not all supplements are created equally, and very few experience the testing rigor of one of the top facilities in the country. Dr. Gildea's supplement choices. BrocElite: https://brocelite.com/ https://youtu.b...

Barry Siff epitomizes healthy aging, leveraging years of endurance sports through the eyes of an Age Group Athlete and a sport executive at national and international levels. A role model to the multisport and marathon communities, Barry shares inside thoughts of pursuit of health thru sports he loves and continues to move forward with every day. "I love Mondays!" That says a lot about w...

Jason Gootman is an uncommonly well-informed Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, as well as a certified nutritionist and certified exercise physiologist. Jason helps people reverse and prevent type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other ailments with evidence-based approaches to nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, holistic wellness...

9-Time World XTERRA Champion Cal Zaryski sits down with Scott Fulton to talk aging and performance in the real world. Rare insights and new learnings every time I get to talk with true professionals. Founder of Critical Speed, Cal's personal achievements are passed on to the athletes he fosters and grows, from elite triathletes to men and women ready to discover the athlete within them. More...

"Strike Lighting" as Anthony likes to call it. A good man doing good work, facing serious health risks. His story is as real as it gets, and luckily he lived to tell about it.  Change is never easy, but Anthony's experience turns believers into us all, as he shares the discovery of This New Life. https://www.whealthspan.com/ Book: https://a.co/d/ii9zIMY Original YouTube taping: http...

Judy Cornish is a brilliant student of human behavior, and not afraid to roll up her sleeves and take on the hard questions in life. Trained as an attorney, she turned her attention to the cognitive challenges faced by so many families, frustrated by approaches that just didn't seem to work. Through years of analysis, care, and constant evaluation, Judy developed the Dawn Method for families...

Kevin Fulton has been a regenerative organic farmer for over 20 years, learning from the experts and discovering first hand how to work with nature to achieve a sustainable food supply that places better quality products on consumer plates and more money in farmers' pockets. Kevin talks openly about the challenges facing farmers and the important role consumers play in the choices they make. ...