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In this week's SuperAge podcast, we delve into Denise Kirtley's vital midlife transformation from overweight and pre-diabetic, to empowered and strong. Denise shares her journey of overcoming common misconceptions about fitness and weight loss in midlife, emphasizing the importance of a tailored approach to nutrition and exercise. She discusses how setting personal goals and dreams playe...

Our first guest of 2024 is Dr. Darshan Shah , a surgeon, longevity expert, and founder of Next Health . In their conversion, David and Dr. Shah take a snapshot of today’s ever-changing health optimization and longevity landscape. The two discuss new diagnostic tools like executive physicals and AI-enabled heart scans, highlighting the power of early detection in combating conditions like Alzheimer...

This week, we discuss the importance of setting realistic and sustainable goals. If we can form positive, long-term habits rather than resorting to extreme, short-term “resolutions,” we can get more healthy every day. Reflecting on previous goals, David shares personal anecdotes and lessons learned. Why not take a gradual approach to fitness and nutrition that aligns with one's lifestyle and...

This week, we host James Whittaker, entrepreneur and bestselling author of Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy and Andrew Carnegie’s Mental Dynamite. James turned his struggle with anxiety into a journey of self-discovery and success. James highlights his 'WIN method' - Wonder, Intent, Nurture - as a framework for purposeful living and defining success on a personal basis. Emphasizing self-a...

In this week’s episode of SuperAge, Dr. David Spiegel, who, after receiving a PhD in medicine from Harvard, went on to become a renowned expert in hypnosis, dissociative disorder, PTSD, as well as a Stanford professor. He has also authored many books over the course of his 40-year career, including Living Beyond Limits: A New Hope and Help For Facing Life-Threatening Illness . In our conversation,...

In this show, we learn that incredibly high powered AI is now being used in human nutraceutical research, specially targeting the 9 hallmarks of aging. Our guest Greg Macpherson, CEO of SRW Labs in New Zealand, joins us this week to share all about how automated labs are making unprecedented progress in identifying and creating compounds that may solve human longevity. By automating many of the te...

We are very excited to have sports and performance psychologist Dr. Lauren Loberg on the show this week to ruminate on the intersection of everyday life and this idea of a “performance mindset.” Everyone wants to do their best, and using insights from working with the world’s top athletes (think: NFL stars and pro skiers like Mikaela Shiffrin), Dr. Loberg shares her tips on how we can implement hi...

Is it possible to build muscle without lifting weights? Can we tone our facial muscles? Is it possible to improve our cardiovascular system with almost no effort? Today, we sit down with former USA swim coach and Kaatsu CEO Steven Munatones. He tells us all about his decades-long journey of discovery and tutelage under Dr. Yoshiaki Sato in Tokyo, wherein he studied the myriad benefits of Japanese...

This week, we host Chris McDougall, runner, reporter, and author of Born to Run , on the show to discuss his wide-ranging life experience. His concept of the hero is that they are responsible for others, that we humans are designed to be cooperative, that we are at our best when we are thoughtful and caring. In it all, it is important that we seek out fun. From learning from Mexico’s Rarámuri ultr...

What are the actions we can take to maintain our long-term brain health? This week, we discuss this and more with Dr. Marc Milstein, author of The Age-Proof Brain . It turns out that even small behavioral changes, such as eating less processed foods and regularly challenging yourself with activities like playing an instrument will support overall brain fitness and neuroplasticity. Furthermore, Dr....

This week, we chat with Dr. Rich Joseph, the Chief Medical Officer at Restore Hyper Wellness , founder of vim Medicine , and co-founder of Vital CxNs . David made ample use of the Restore facilities during his recovery from knee surgery, and we like how their business helps to make treatments like hyperbaric oxygen therapy, red light therapy, IV drips, and others accessible to the public. During o...

This week, we are joined by Alan Reznik, MD.MBA FAAOS, an extremely accomplished orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine who literally wrote the book on knee and shoulder health. Pulling from his work: The Knee and Shoulder Handbook , Dr. Reznik shares his expertise surrounding joint surgery, treatment protocols, long-term care, and more with us– breaking complex concepts down to make t...

This week, David breaks down the ins and outs of his recent knee surgery–from dealing with insurance, to what to ask your surgeon, to the best strategies for choosing a physical therapist. Today, at 7 weeks post-op, he has almost fully returned to physical activity with the help of intensive physical therapy, regular hyperbaric oxygen therapy sessions, a clean diet, and more. Listen in to hear abo...

Is chronic pain just a function of our brains? If so, how do we change our perception of pain? Today, we speak with licensed clinical psychiatrist and pain researcher Dr. Afton Hasset. Throughout her career, Afton has delved into the connections between the brain, chronic pain, physical activity, and emotion. She remains at the forefront of her field, and in our conversation she shares several of...

This week, we welcome Elli Kaplan, co-founder of Neurotrack onto the show. Her company is dedicated to the detection and management of cognitive health. Elli and I chat all about the difference between cognition and IQ exams, highlighting the importance of tests like hers in identifying temporary or long-term cognitive changes ranging from overmedication to age-related mental decline. Bonus: we ki...

Today we have Phd professor and researcher Michael Leon on the show alongside perfume entrepreneur and founder of Scents of Wood , Fabrice Croisé. In July, Prof Leon published a study which identified a link between olfactory stimulation and memory improvement. Participants in the enriched group’s memories improved by 226%. Michael also discusses how regular exposure to varied scents (think 40 per...

We are back this week with Dr. Kelly Stankiewicz, our favorite Dermatologist. Dr. Kelly is at the forefront of her field, specializing in laser skin treatments that combat the effects of aging and can even create a youthful glow–if that is your jam. In addition to discussing the latest and greatest in dermatology, we also break down the four core pillars of a sound skincare routine: cleanse, exfol...

Dr. Scott Sherr has been a frequent guest and audience favorite with his information-dense guest appearances on The SuperAge Show. This week we speak about new information on some of the brain chemical influences on depression, sleep, and anxiety- specifically the overlooked neurotransmitter GABA. We review the symptoms of GABA dysregulation and the methods for correcting it. Dr Sherr is a clinici...

This week, we dive in with Dr. Mike Wagner, a Stanford-trained anesthesiologist, to examine the balance between longevity and health practices . Dr. Wagner provides insight into the vast and evolving landscape of health, blending the science with his personal and practical commitment to healthspan, as we explore the intersection of medicine and age . Dr. Wagner shares his perspective on living the...

What if the key to navigating life's unanticipated storms lies not just in physical strength, but in the resilience of the mind?  Dr. Sharon Bannister is a retired Air Force Major General who's spent her career harnessing the power of resilience. Drawing parallels between military and civilian life, our conversation delves into the necessity of adaptability, mental strength, and the art...

There is a science to retirement, and if we do it with purpose it can turn out very well. Ever wonder how to make the most of your money, work, and time as you age? There is data out there about this and we will dive into it. Today we talk with professor Michael Finke about finding the happy medium between these three, the meaning of money and the impact of work. Michael Finke, Ph. D. is a Profess...

Today, we have an informative chat with the celebrated plastic surgeon Dr. Carolyn Chang, from San Francisco, who shares her insights and thoughts about the societal consequences, moral implications, and realities of aesthetic improvement. We know this can be a hot-button topic for our AGEIST community, so not only do we discuss the pros and cons of aesthetic procedures, but we also get Dr. Chang&...

What if the key to a healthier, more satisfying midlife isn't about adhering to perfection, but rather learning to create, navigate and break habits? This serves as the foundation of today's conversation with Tamsen Fadal. Tamsen is, among many things, a TV journalist, author, women’s health advocate, and good friend of the AGEIST team.  First, we jump into the process of identifying beh...

Today we host Dr. Mike Roizen, emeritus chief wellness officer at the Cleveland Clinic and bestselling author. His new app, the Longevity Playbook, is changing the game by democratizing health knowledge. It is always great to talk to Dr. Mike and learn about  the latest and greatest news from the frontiers of the medical science world. I got to hear about everything from the complexities of stem c...

Description Overcoming fears and expanding capabilities helps us to change our internal stories. Physical challenges are not so much about the momentary discomfort, but about how to expand what we believe we are capable of in life. Kristin, Weitzel, the founder of Wellpower, helps people uncover their inner potential by stepping outside of their comfort zones.  We cover the power of new experience...