Gladden Longevity Podcast

Mark and Dr. Gladden open the show by talking about recent trials using an anti-aging senolytic cocktail. Next, they're joined by Mark White of Vitality Connect to discuss sexuality and aging, specifically the treatment of erectile dysfunction. They discuss how White started his business to help men improve sexual function, leading to his inclusion of GAINSWave® technology as a drug-free, non-inva...

On this episode of Living Beyond 120, Mark and Dr. Gladden are joined by natural health consultant Denie Hiestand to discuss the energy present in the body. They start the show by discussing further evidence on the benefits of meditation on the brain, based on a recent study. Expanding on the notion of the body as a brain, they consider the electromagnetic fields of the body and how we can use thi...

Matt Feshbach of AMBROSE Cell Therapy comes back to Living Beyond 120 to talk more about stem cell therapy, bringing stories of real outcomes that patients have experienced after treatment. They offer an overview of stem cell therapy first, including how Feshbach harvests cells for treatment. Feshbach discusses the therapeutic cells located in a person's fat and what role these play in the therapy...

On this episode of Living Beyond 120, Mark and Dr. Gladden discuss thyroid function and disfunction. The thyroid is a hormone gland in the body that is under the control of the brain, determining the metabolic rate of a cell, through hormone production. One of those things this process does is help the mitochondria put out more ATP, which is "the currency of life."  They discuss hypo- and hyperthy...

On this episode, Mark and Dr. Gladden talk about autoimmune disorders, what they are and what can be done to help manage them. Dr. Gladden describes what a leaky immune system can do in your body. He discusses some of the common treatments for autoimmune diseases and the problems that can occur with certain medical interventions.  They consider what you can do to help "seal the borders" of your di...

Mark and Dr. Gladden invite Dr. Dale Bredesen on the podcast to speak about the science of cognitive decline and its prevention. Dr. Bredesen is an expert on neurodegenerative diseases, and he discusses multiple risk factors for Alzheimer's and dementia, including those both genetic and environmental. They examine crucial things you should do in your routine and environment to help reduce the risk...

Mark and Dr. Gladden invite Ariel Garten to discuss the neuroscience behind Muse™ , an EEG device that uses advanced signal processing to interpret your mental activity to help guide you toward better focus in meditation. Ariel is a co-founder of InteraXon Inc., the company that makes the device. On the show, they discuss how meditation and focus can help improve your overall life and health. They...

On this episode, Mark and Dr. Gladden turn the tables, and Mark is the expert on hypnosis. They discuss how hypnosis actually works in the brain to unlock the resources that already exist for you. They discuss what types of issues hypnosis can help solve for people, and Mark walks through some examples of guiding a person through therapeutic hypnosis. He talks about PTSD and neuro-associations, ex...

On this episode, Mark and Dr. Gladden discuss the digestive system and its part in the entire ecosystem of your body. Many people suffer from leaky gut syndrome, a condition where the intestines becoming increasingly permeable and bacteria and other toxins can spread into the body. Also, a number of physical and mental conditions are often linked to excessive inflammation that starts in the digest...

Mark and Dr. Gladden open the show discussing some of Mark's health and fitness progress, and they touch on how to safely obtain and use peptides. Next, they invite Dr. Kevin Wacasey onto the show. After a background in emergency room care, Dr. Wacasey opened a direct patient care (also called direct primary care) practice in 2013. He started this in reaction to seeing his patients paying massive...

On this episode, Dr. Gladden and Mark welcome Dr. Jeff Spencer on the show to discuss his experiences and insights about setting and achieving goals. As an Olympian, sports scientist, author, doctor, artist and advisor to many high-profile business clients, he has developed a proven roadmap to help himself and others tackle challenges and win in life. They have an extensive conversation about the...

The CDC is now categorizing insufficient sleep as an epidemic, associating the problem with increased risk for numerous health conditions and injury.   Mark and Dr. Gladden discuss the slippery slope of poor sleep habits, the "fly-wheel" effect that can have a negative impact on your health in so many different ways.   Sufficient, quality sleep supports our health, creativity, intellectual capacit...

First, Mark and Dr. Gladden discuss the difference between body types that are more comfortable in warmer or colder temperatures, which can be determined with genetic testing through services like Athletigen . They also discuss how the body performs better when it is challenged by different extremes. Next, they discuss non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which is an epidemic that is the most common...

Mark and Dr. Gladden welcome Dan Sullivan of Strategic Coach back to the show to talk about the thinking behind his latest book, My Plan For Living To 156 . He discusses his mindset shift toward greater longevity, rather than believing he would only live about as long as his parents. Dan talks about one of the most important changes he's made in his life for his mindset. Dr. Gladden talks about th...

At what age were you at your very best physically, mentally and spiritually? Traditional medicine sets the "standard" about your age, deciding what levels indicate health. This means accepting when things start to go wrong rather than intervening medically. Traditional "anti-aging" experts ask how to turn the clock back. A third set considers how we become better than ever at any age. Dr. Gladden...

On this episode, Dr. Gladden and Mark talk about how the brain-body connection impacts health. Dr. Gladden believes that people actually need to think of their body as a brain because the neurological system runs throughout the body. The discuss the power of the brain in helping your body heal or possibly holding your body back. If you're not treating the whole body, recovery from an injury or ill...

Dr. Jeffrey Marksberry joins Mark and Dr. Gladden on this episode to discuss the electrostimulation device Alpha-Stim , which runs a low microcurrent through the brain or body. In the brain, it simulates endorphins and serotonin to treat anxiety, insomnia and depression. In the body, it treats peripheral pain. The nervous system is 98% electrically induced, and Dr. Marksberry explains how the trea...

On this episode, Mark and Dr. Gladden invite Dr. V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai to tell his story, from his childhood in India watching his grandmother practice traditional medicine on the weekends to working in the U.S. in medical research and running for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts. Shiva has grown many businesses that focus on technology, with a frequent interest in healthcare. He discusses his various...

On this episode, Dr. Anne Truong of Truong Rehabilitation Center joins Dr. Gladden, Mark and Robb to discuss how she has been using platelet rich plasma to treat sexual dysfunction in men. Dr. Anne describes the procedure of injecting platelet rich plasma and the kind of results she has seen in her patients. She also talks about the complementary therapies, such as hormone replacement and shockwav...

On this episode, Dr. Gladden, Mark and Robb discuss the problem of senescent cells in the body. Senescent cells stop dividing, but they don't die off through apoptosis. Rather than making way for new cells, they can become dysfunctional, release toxins and can contribute to aging and disease.  Robb shares a study on senolytic drugs , which helps induce the death of senescent cells, showing promise...

Matthew Feshbach, founder and CEO of Ambrose Cell Therapy, joins the conversation to share information about stem cell research and treatment using stem cells. Feschbach explains the difference between types of stem cells and which are most effective for reparative therapies. They talk about why the body degenerates with age, related to stem cells.  Feshbach describes the process and technology hi...

Mark and Dr. Gladden are joined by Suzanne Somers and Alan Hamel, who explore their secrets to staying happy and healthy in their marriage; what they're doing regularly and deliberately to extend their longevity; and how important hormones are to the process. Finding your deficiencies and addressing them is crucial to maintaining youthfulness and living a long life. They discuss the failures of tr...

Joshua M. Evans joins Dr. Gladden and Mark for a discussion about the kind of mindset you need for getting the most out of a full, long life. Evans brings his expertise with creating fulfillment in a business environment, applying it to finding meaning in life in general. They discuss the benefits of challenges and needing to adapt to change. If you want to learn things, you must actually be open...

Engineer and author Perry Marshall joins the podcast to talk about technology and longevity. They discuss artificial intelligence and biology, comparing DNA to computer code. They consider the world we'll live in decades or more from now, with technology evolving so quickly. They explore the possibility of creating super humans with genetic modifications, about using technology to enhance biology,...