ThinkWell AgeWell Podcast

I talk with Jenna Abbott about how her mother’s dementia diagnosis inspired her to change her own life, from diet and sleep to exercise and CPAP. This story is about hope, intergenerational healing, and taking control of your brain health. ---- In this episode, I speak with Jenna Abbott about her family’s journey through dementia and how her mom’s diagnosis motivated her to pursue prevention. Jenn...

Dr. Sharon Bergquist shares how good stress and hormesis help you grow stronger, protect your brain, and age well. Learn practical ways to build resilience. ---- In this eye-opening episode, I talk with Dr. Sharon Bergquist about why stress isn’t always the enemy. She explains how the right doses of “good stress” can repair our cells, protect our brains, and help us age well. Get ready to reframe...

In this deeply personal conversation, Jerry and Nancy Nelson open up about their emotional journey through Alzheimer’s—sharing how ketogenic therapies, spiritual grounding, and daily mindset practices help them stay connected. If you’re a caregiver or navigating cognitive decline, this episode will stay with you. ---- In this special episode, I talk with Jerry and Nancy Nelson about their shared j...

Welcome to ThinkWell AgeWell with Dr. Heather Sandison, New York Times bestselling author of Reversing Alzheimer’s. This podcast celebrates aging as a time of meaning, connection, and joy. From doctors and scientists to those with real, lived experience, each episode uncovers tools, perspectives, and practices to help you stay sharp, live fully, and age well. Join us as we explore brain health, lo...

I sat down with Dr. Steven Gundry to unpack the incredible connection between the gut and brain—how what’s in our microbiome influences everything from depression to Alzheimer’s. We explore leaky gut, probiotics, butyrate, and the powerful tools available to reclaim brain health from the inside out. ---- I had the privilege of talking with Dr. Steven Gundry about the Gut-Brain Paradox and the real...

I sat down with Randall Maxted to hear the moving story of his wife’s cognitive decline and his relentless pursuit of healing. From rejection by neurologists to breakthroughs in craniosacral therapy, Randall reminds us what love, presence, and curiosity can really do. ---- In this powerful episode, I talk with Randall Maxted about caring for his wife with Alzheimer’s—from misdiagnoses and emotiona...

I sat down with Dr. Neil Nathan to explore how aging, illness, and emotional healing intersect—and why we have more choice than we think. We talk about limbic retraining, integrative medicine, the power of affirmations, and how shifting your belief system can transform your biology. ---- I had the honor of speaking with Dr. Neil Nathan about aging with grace, the limbic system's power, and bel...