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This week on the SuperAge podcast, we are joined by the inspiring Will Henshall. When Will flatlined in 2018, he had a 2% chance of living, and a 1% chance of surviving without any cognitive impairment. He defied the odds and is here to share his story of how he sees the world differently now. Songwriter, entrepreneur, inventor, photographer, audio engineer, and curious human, Will knows reinventi...

“I think music is a multitasking power tool to live a better life.”  Freddie Ravel, Grammy-nominated performer working with Madonna, Prince, Santana, Earth Wind and Fire, is using music to improve human potential. At his “Life In Tune” events, he uses the basic foundation of music: rhythm, melody, harmony, and score, to go beyond traditional leadership and self-help talks by using music to tap int...

This week's SuperAge podcast episode is an encore episode with fan favorite guest, Dr. Vonda Wright. In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright shares her insights on everything from the effects of exercise after 40, 50, and 60 to the benefits of foam rolling for recovery and performance and hormones. She wants to be healthy, active, vital, and joyful for the rest of her lifespan, and she wants to hel...

What are macronutrients and why should I pay attention to them? What is David’s #1 tip for better health? How do I get out of a rut? What do we need to know about menopause? Where should I travel now that things are opening back up? What is David currently investigating?  This week on the SuperAge podcast, David Stewart answers your questions. He discusses his personal journey to better health, br...

What is our current healthcare system lacking? How can we prevent and treat diseases like cancer through a holistic health approach? What are the benefits of a ketogenic diet? What labs should I have my doctor do for me to make sure I'm in good health?  Dr. Donese Worden is a holistic medicine practitioner who is bridging the gap between conventional medicine and alternative medicine by takin...

How can we use music to change our physical and mental states? Is there measured evidence to show that music can heal and transform our lives? What music should we listen to before bed to promote a more consistent circadian rhythm? What is the formula behind music tempo and composition for optimal meditative results?  Be sure to listen through to the 59:00 mark to hear Barry play something special...

How do we pull ourselves out of a dark place and into a healthier, happier life? Why do we feel guilty when we take care of ourselves? How can we break the habit of comparing ourselves to others? What is the best way to cope with emotional trauma?  At the age of 39, David Richman reached arguably the lowest point in his life. He was in an abusive relationship with an alcoholic, he was overweight,...

"Wisdom is not taught, it is shared.”  How do we share what we have learned so that we all can grow together? To be happy at this stage of life we need purpose, wellness and community. This is the essence of the Modern Elder Academy. We ask what does education look like during midlife and beyond? How important is community for longevity? How do I build a community of likeminded people? What s...

What is a sleep chronotype and why do I need to know mine? How can I know my sleep efficiency and what percentage should I aim for? What sort of mattress should I be sleeping on? How does intermittent fasting impact sleep? Are devices before bed a no-go? Dr. Michael Breus, “The Sleep Doctor”, joins us for the second time on the SuperAge podcast to dive further into these questions. No matter what...

The world-famous Harvard brain scientist and a musician who plays with Joe Perry and Jonny Depp, tells us what is the latest in brain research, and the very promising future for Alzheimer's prevention and treatment. We are getting very close... Can we detect neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer’s disease, before irreversible damage is done? What supplements can we take to get ahead of n...

What happens in our body and brain when we get good quality sleep? Should we take melatonin? How does sleep change as we age? What effects do alcohol and caffeine have on sleep? What should we eat before bed for optimal sleep? How can we fall asleep faster? Dr. Michael Breus, one of the world’s leading sleep experts, joins us on the SuperAge podcast this week to share everything we need to know ab...

Every 45 seconds someone in America suffers from a stroke. Sean Entin, a stroke survivor and now survivor’s coach, joins the SupeAge podcast this week to discuss how he turned his trauma to triumph. At just 40 years old, Sean suffered a stroke. Before that, he was a successful entrepreneur, husband and father. His live was filled with travel and celebrities. Then, his life changed, and he lost alm...

How can language change our perception of ourselves and improve our self esteem? How do we move towards a society that views anyone in their 50s and beyond as fully capable? How can we reduce stress and prevent damage to our epigenome?  This week on the SuperAge podcast David is solo to dive into these questions.  “A lot of us say to ourselves: “I need to get fit. I need to get a little stronger....

As a former lead solo pilot for the Blue Angels, John Foley knows how to inspire greatness, and the power of gratitude. His motto is Glad To Be Here. No matter what the circumstance be thankful. John joins us on the SuperAge podcast to discuss shifting our perspective to one of gratitude keeps us open to creative solutions in all situations, how we can strengthen our relationships through trust, a...

How do we effectively start the conversation about menopause? How do we take a holistic approach to menopause and healthcare in general? What impact has the pandemic had on preventative care? Is telemedicine the answer?  Jill Angelo joins us on the SuperAge podcast to discuss these questions and share how her company, Gennev, is offering a more rounded approach to healthcare for women.  Gennev is...

How can we optimize our health? How do we add years to our life and life to our years? How do we tackle our own personal health hurdles? Dr. Gil Blander joins us to share his thoughts on these very questions.  At a young age Dr. Gil Blander was fascinated with aging and wanted to live a long time. This led him to studying biology and founding InsideTracker, the company that runs DNA, blood, and he...

Paul was in the first medically verifiable trial making people younger. How does it work? Why is this important? Is it even the right thing to do? Why is he doing it again? Is it possible for us to prevent the breakdown of our physical bodies? What is standing in our way from increasing our lifespan? Do we owe it to future generations to take radical steps to live longer? The TRIIM (Thymus Regener...

What is holding you back from committing to yourself? What would it take for you to become your own hero? Does trying something out of your comfort zone intimidate you?  Jolie Glassman, the owner and operator of South Beach Boxing, coaches the young and old through psychological blocks with the help of intense boxing training. Since opening her gym in 1998, Jolie has trained countless students and...

What is the proper way to fuel our bodies? Should we be following a specific diet? What foods do I need to eat before a workout? What’s the deal with MCTs, being in ketosis, and intermittent fasting?  The list of diet “religions” go on and on from paleo, vegan, keto, low fat, macro counting and with so much contradictory and controversial information about food, we wanted to get to the bottom of h...

How do you become a champion? What is the champion mind versus the human mind? What is the friction in your life that is holding you back from moving forward and achieving the unfathomable?  At the age of 11, Dr. Jeff Spencer wrote a contract with himself committing to becoming an Olympian. At the age of 21 he fulfilled that promise and became an Olympic cyclist. Now a sports chiropractor and elit...

Overweight, diabetic, hypertensive, on prescription meds, and starting to see the early signs of fatal chronic diseases at only 39 years old, Dr. Kien Vuu asked himself, “How did I get here? And how do I get out of here?” Working as an interventional radiologist and at the top of his professional game, he knew he had to take a 360 degree, holistic approach to healing his quickly declining health. ...

How do we live to our potential today? What role does movement and exercise have, and how much is enough? How does hormone replacement help for women? What about HRT for men? Dr. Vonda Wright shares her insights on everything from the effects of exercise after 40, 50, and 60 to the benefits of foam rolling for recovery and performance and hormones. She wants to be healthy, active, vital, and joyfu...

Why is it easier for younger people to put themselves out into the world? Do you find it challenging to claim your strengths? Do you diminish yourself to make others comfortable? Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway has enlisted her knowledge and experience as an award-winning psychologist and author of 14 books to tackle these very issues. She discusses how simply changing the words we speak about ourselves...

The founder of Nerve, Babble and now The Swell, Alisa Volkman is confronting the question of why do we feel so awkward at an age when we should be feeling more grown? She is on a mission to reimagine the language and community surrounding midlife. Her newest venture, The Swell, was just launched when she was confronted with the unfortunate discrepancy between how the marketplace spoke to and about...

In her 50s, Lynn Power pivoted from CEO of a large ad agency to entrepreneur, starting her Japanese-formulated natural hair care company MASAMI.  With humor and grace, she tells David about the ageism she experienced when looking for investors, the importance of diversity in any company, and the secret to making hair care products that are hydrating yet light. “This investor, who is probably about...