The Primespan Podcast- Living Better, Longer

PrimeSpan Podcast — Episode 31 What can more than 40 years of studying the aging brain teach us about living better, longer? In this episode of the PrimeSpan Podcast, Adam Dimacali sits down with Dr. Gary Small , psychiatrist, researcher, and longtime expert in brain aging and Alzheimer's disease, for a conversation about brain health, healthy aging, and what we can do to support our cognitive wel...

PrimeSpan Podcast — Episode 30 What does it take to keep your teeth healthy for the next 40 years of your life? In this episode of the PrimeSpan Podcast, Adam Dimacali, and Raffi Kalaydjian sit down with Dr. Shawn Matian, founder of Bio Dental in Encino, to discuss the connection between oral health, longevity, and whole-body wellness . In This Episode Oral Health and Longevity The conversation ex...

PrimeSpan Podcast — Episode 29 What if getting older didn't mean becoming weaker—but becoming more intentional about how you train, recover, and care for your body? In this episode of the PrimeSpan Podcast, Adam Dimacali sits down with Dr. Marwan Chahayed, a chiropractor, kinesiologist, fitness expert, and longtime advocate for strength and physical function. With decades of experience in chiropra...

PrimeSpan Podcast — Episode 28  What if retirement wasn't the end of your working life, but the beginning of a completely new chapter? In this episode of the PrimeSpan Podcast, Adam Dimacali sits down with Anne van Leynseele for a conversation about rethinking retirement, finding purpose, and creating a meaningful life as we age. Anne shares insights from her unconventional career journey and...

What does it really take to protect brain health as we age? In this episode of the PrimeSpan Podcast, Adam Dimacali sits down with Joanne Luciano, Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Association California Southland chapter, for a conversation about brain health, prevention, caregiving, advocacy, and the growing importance of early action. Joanne shares her journey from the beauty industry into...

For many adults, enjoying a glass of wine or celebrating with friends comes with an unwanted trade-off: headaches, brain fog, poor sleep, and feeling less than your best the next day. But what if the conversation around alcohol wasn't simply about drinking less—or more—but about understanding what you're actually consuming? In this episode of the PrimeSpan Podcast, Adam Dimacali sits down with Pau...

PrimeSpan Podcast — Episode 25 Healthy aging isn't about doing more—it's about doing what you can, consistently.   In this episode of the PrimeSpan Podcast, Adam Dimacali is joined by Ashley Culp, founder of AC Beach Yoga, for a conversation about building a healthier life through sustainable movement. Together, they discuss why movement doesn't have to be complicated, how small daily habits...

PrimeSpan Podcast — Episode 24 Many people accept fatigue, poor sleep, brain fog, weight gain, or low energy as an inevitable part of getting older. But what if those symptoms are telling us something more? In this episode of the PrimeSpan Podcast, Adam Dimacali sits down with Sharon Lemoine, nurse practitioner and functional medicine provider, for a thoughtful conversation about taking a more pro...

PrimeSpan Podcast — Episode 23 What if aging well isn't only about exercise, nutrition, or avoiding illness? What if one of the most powerful factors shaping our future health is something far less talked about? In this episode of the PrimeSpan Podcast, Adam Dimacali sits down with PrimeSpan Coach Teri Jacobson, conscious living educator, aging adult specialist, and end-of-life doula, to explore a...

PrimeSpan Podcast — Episode 22 Many people believe losing strength is simply part of getting older. But what if maintaining independence has less to do with age—and more to do with the choices we make today? In this episode of the PrimeSpan Podcast, Adam Dimacali sits down with Pilates instructor, personal trainer, and wellness entrepreneur Mari Pratt to discuss one of the most important predictor...

PrimeSpan Podcast — Episode 21 What if the habit you're trying to manage is actually a symptom of something deeper? In Episode 21 of the PrimeSpan Podcast, Adam sits down with Ronnie Figueroa, a counselor, athlete, and recovery advocate who shares his remarkable journey from decades of alcohol dependence to a healthier, more purposeful life after 65. Ronnie's story goes far beyond alcohol. It's a...

PrimeSpan Podcast — Episode 20  Many people assume aging is mostly about physical health. But for many older adults, the bigger challenge is navigating a world that feels increasingly complex. Healthcare is expensive. Information is everywhere. Technology changes constantly. Families are busy. And many adults find themselves carrying concerns they rarely talk about openly. In this episode of...

PrimeSpan Podcast — Episode 19 From Therapy to Coaching: How to Stay Independent as You Age Most people think independence is something you either have… or lose. But in reality, independence is something you build. And if you wait too long to think about it, the options start to shrink. In this episode of the PrimeSpan Podcast, Adam Dimacali sits down with Coach Danielle, an occupational therapist...

PrimeSpan Podcast — Episode 18 Why Healthy Habits Feel Hard (And How to Make Them Stick) Most people don’t struggle because they don’t know what to do. They struggle because they can’t stay consistent long enough to see results. There’s no shortage of advice. Eat cleaner. Move more. Sleep better. But with so much information—and so many opinions—it becomes harder to know what actually works. And e...

PrimeSpan Podcast — Episode 17 Why Can’t I Stick to Healthy Habits? Most people don’t struggle because they don’t care about their health. They struggle because the plan doesn’t fit their life. A goal sounds simple at the start. Eat better. Sleep more. Move more. But somewhere along the way, consistency breaks. Not because of laziness. Not because of lack of discipline. But because the expectation...

PrimeSpan Podcast — Episode 16 Are We the First Generation to Live Shorter Lives? Rethinking Health in Modern Life For most of modern history, every generation lived longer than the one before it. Better medicine. Better sanitation. Better nutrition. Life expectancy kept rising — and many assumed it always would. But a different question is starting to emerge: What if that trend is slowing down? I...

PrimeSpan Podcast — Episode 15 What Life Teaches You When Someone You Love Serves Most people think service is about the one who wears the uniform. The soldier. The Marine. The first responder. But behind every one of them is someone carrying a different kind of weight. A parent. A family member. A life shaped by uncertainty, pride, and quiet fear. In this episode of the PrimeSpan Podcast, Adam Di...

PrimeSpan Podcast — Episode 14 Money vs. Health: Are We Working Ourselves Sick? Many adults spend 30 or 40 years building something. A business. A career. A family. A life that looks successful from the outside. But somewhere along the way, an uncomfortable question begins to surface: What did that work build — and what did it quietly take from health? In this episode of the PrimeSpan Podcast, Ada...

PrimeSpan Podcast — Episode 13 The Future Needs You — A Youth-Led Call to Age With Intention Most families wait until something breaks before they talk about health. A diagnosis. A fall. A hospital visit that changes everything. But what if the conversation started earlier not from fear, but from love? In this episode of the PrimeSpan Podcast, Adam Dimacali-Venturina, Kassandra Aragon, Allyson Fuj...

PrimeSpan Podcast — Episode 12 Building Cognitive Strength After 55: Systems That Protect Your Brain Cognitive decline is one of the most common — and quietest — fears adults carry as they age. Brain fog. Slower recall. The subtle worry that sharpness isn’t what it used to be. So what actually protects your brain after 55? In this episode of the PrimeSpan Podcast, Adam Dimacali-Venturina, Kassandr...

PrimeSpan Podcast — Episode 11 The New Food Pyramid Is Right — So Why Is Everyone Still Confused After 55? Nutrition guidance continues to evolve — more protein, more fiber, more whole foods, fewer ultra-processed ingredients seem to dominate the conversation. So why do so many adults over 55 still feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or unsure how to apply it? In this episode of the PrimeSpan Podcast, Ad...

PrimeSpan Podcast — Episode 10 The Future of Aging: Are We Getting Distracted From What Actually Works? Longevity science is advancing faster than ever — new tools, new data, and new promises seem to arrive almost daily. So why do so many people still feel overwhelmed, confused, or unsure where to begin? In this episode of the PrimeSpan Podcast, Adam Dimacali-Venturina , Kassandra Aragon, and Ally...

PrimeSpan Podcast — Episode 9 Purpose, Pressure, and Gratitude: Reflecting on 2025 and Setting Intentions for 2026 As a new year begins, this episode of the PrimeSpan Podcast intentionally slows things down. In this reflective conversation, Adam Dimacali-Venturina , Kassandra Aragon, and Allyson Fujii look back on the experiences that shaped 2025 — the challenges, the growth, and the people who ma...

PrimeSpan Podcast — Episode 8 Purpose or Pointless? Rethinking Retirement and the Second Half of Life Retirement is often framed as a finish line — the moment you finally get to slow down and relax. But what happens when stepping away from work also means stepping away from structure, connection, and direction? In this episode of the PrimeSpan Podcast, Adam Dimacali-Venturina , Kassandra Aragon, a...

PrimeSpan Podcast — Episode 7 The Fitness Myth: Why Working Out Isn’t Enough For many people, fitness still means intense workouts, soreness, and pushing harder in the gym. But what if long-term strength and longevity aren’t built that way at all? In this episode of the PrimeSpan Podcast, Adam Dimacali-Venturina , Kassandra Aragon, and Allyson Fujii explore one of the most common misconceptions ab...