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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...

What if you could find out how fast you are aging, and make changes to slow your aging process? Researcher and professor at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Morgan Levine has been working to make this happen by identifying genetic and behavioral factors that influence lifespan and healthspan. She contributed to a recent article in Nature along with David Sinclair showing a striking scientific advance...

Curiosity can help us live richer, more vital lives. So how can we cultivate it? Author, entrepreneur, and founder of the Modern Elder Academy, Chip Conley discusses where curiosity comes from, how to fuel it, and what purpose it has in our lives. He explores its relationship to empathy, to a growth mindset, and opening our lives to new possibilities.  “Curiosity is the fuel that makes creativity...

At an age when we’re told to walk around the mall for exercise, Joan MacDonald is doing weighted pull ups. Clinically obese with high blood pressure, acid reflux and arthritis at the age of 70, Joan decided to make a change and get off her prescribed meds. She started working with a trainer, her daughter Michelle MacDonald, and found herself on “an adventure” where every week she feels stronger. S...

If we can live past 100, can our finances? Do we have enough savings to live off for upward of 30 years? And if not, how can we get there? Financial advisor Scott Brewster shows us the path to financial wellness so we can continue to fuel all that brings us joy. “I’m not saying we wanna stop working, especially if we enjoy it, but just be ready so that you can have financial freedom no matter what...

What is enough when it comes to taking care of ourselves? We’re told that walking three times a week is enough, but is it? What is an optimal level of activity? David breaks through the low bar set for people in later life, and shares what he does to stay fit at 62 from HIIT to weightlifting to intermittent fasting. While his regime isn’t for everyone, we can all do more than we think. David explo...

With a creative vision that consistently reaches into the future, Steven Smith is used to his designs being misunderstood before they become enduring classics. He spent much of his career as a sneaker designer for brands including Reebok, for which he created the iconic Fury; and for Nike, who mysteriously dismissed him after he passed 40. Now he is unleashing his unbridled creativity designing Ye...

You have power when it comes to your health. Physician, author, thought leader,  and prolific TED speaker Dr. Pam Peeke explains how our choices affect our genes, and presents the “three m’s” for increasing healthspan: mind, mouth, muscle. She shares the epigenetic benefits of finding joy, moving your body, and prioritizing sleep and offers straightforward advice for becoming your own health advoc...

Can CBD really improve our health? Scientific research indicates great potential for treating everything from anxiety to Alzheimer’s to autoimmune diseases. Martin Lee, journalist, author and co-founder of California-based non-profit Project CBD, discusses the latest findings, the difference between CBD and THC, and how athletes are using CBD for both pre-covery and recovery.  “I would go so far a...

Is the year 2020 an epigenetic risk factor? Yes, she says. What you are thinking and feeling affects your health through the epigenetic effect on your genome. She also says nature, community, exercise, and even our favorite Netflix shows have an effect. The physician, psychiatrist and executive board member of the Aspen Brain Institute explains how our environment and actions influence epigenetics...

Riku Campo believes in timeless beauty. The Finnish born, LA-based makeup artist, editor, and author recently published his third book, I Am Beauty, which is a celebration of women over 40. Featuring a diverse cast of real women, the book both honors the natural appearance of the women, and explores a fresh, playful approach to makeup and style.  Riku discusses the genesis of his latest book and h...

Model and actress Carré Otis-Sutton, after surviving an abusive marriage, sexual assault, heroin addiction, and gunshots, turned to Tibetan Buddhism to embark on a new path. We have the power to dramatically change our lives, and our minds. A daily meditation practice helped her face and make sense of her suffering, and gave her the opportunity to apply her experiences toward helping others. She t...

How to overcome the inner voices that say we can’t or shouldn’t try. SuperAge host David Stewart openly describes his journey, complete with the fears, failures and learning curves, and looks at how we can all find our unique purpose. In his mid-fifties, he left a successful career as a photographer to become the founder of AGEIST. Our brutal inner critics combined with the negative messaging of t...