Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,

Early life trauma can leave lasting imprints on the brain, body, and emotional health well into later life, but healing is possible at any age. In this episode of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Gillian  Lockitch speaks with memoirist and wellness practitioner, Wendy Correa about adverse childhood experiences, intergenerational trauma, and the profound healing power of self-awareness and creativ...

Chronic stress and anxiety are not just emotional experiences; they can quietly accelerate biological aging and undermine brain health. In this episode of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with integrative mental health expert Dr. Nicole Cain about how anxiety, panic, trauma, and unresolved stress shape the nervous system across the lifespan. Dr. Cain explains the critical...

What if the way you move could directly influence how well you age? In this episode of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Gillian  Lockitch is joined by movement specialist and chiropractor Dr. Edythe Heus to explore how intentional, brain-engaged movement can become one of the most powerful tools for longevity. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Dr. Heus explains how subtle changes in move...

Many people believe that memory loss, physical decline, and loss of independence are inevitable parts of aging. But what if that belief is wrong? In this first Growing Older Living Younger episode of 2026, Dr. Gillian Lockitch challenges the outdated narrative that aging automatically means decline. Drawing on decades of medical expertise, cutting-edge epigenetic science, and her own lived experie...

In this deeply personal solo episode,  Dr. Gillian Lockitch shares a powerful story of resilience—one that unfolds unexpectedly as she prepares to celebrate turning 80 through dance, vitality, and joy. What began as a year of celebration was abruptly reshaped by a diagnosis of persistent atrial fibrillation , forcing Dr. Lockitch to confront physical limitations, uncertainty, and the temporary los...

In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Gillian  Lockitch talks with Alison Bladh  about navigating menopause and midlife with confidence, vitality, and grace. Alison shares over 35 years of experience helping women transform their health, beauty, and mindset through evidence-based nutrition, lifestyle, and self-care. Learn how small, realistic changes can rebalance hormones, improve sleep, manage...

Can you build healthspan in your 50s, 60s and beyond? In our episode 239 conversation, Jeff Weiss says yes—and he's got the miles to prove it. After his first 10K at 48, Jeff progressed to marathons, ultramarathons, and Ironman triathlons, discovering how structured training within smart guardrails, and the right mindset can unlock cardiovascular fitness, strength, confidence, and cognitive resili...

Coach and educator  Carla Wainwright joins Dr. Gillian in episode 238 to reframe midlife (about 40–65) as a gateway rather than a decline. Drawing on science and somatic wisdom, Carla explains how shifting sex hormones affect metabolism, sleep, stress tolerance, and body composition—and why nervous‑system regulation, metabolic basics, and pleasure practices are foundational for  healthspan . You'l...

In Episode 237, in conversation with Dr. Gillian Lockitch, Scott Fulton reframes "successful aging" as  more years, more moments, more money . He unpacks his MEDAC model—Mind, Environment, Diet, Activity, Community—and shows how small, practical tweaks compound: design homes for longevity, manage toxin exposure sensibly, eat for quality/variety/fiber, move all day (not just "exercise"), train bala...

Are we being  bamboozled  by "evidence"?  In episode 236 of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Joseph Jacko explains how pharmaceutic and other corporate funding skews what we are told, why  absolute risk  matters more than splashy headline statistics, and how a deeper understanding of hormones and our metabolism, the microbiome –brain connection, and regenerative tools can help you  build real hea...

In episode 235 of  Growing Older Living Younger , Dr. Don Cote shares his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to building a life of meaning, resilience, and purpose. With his background in cognitive behavioral science, business coaching, and decades of lived experience, Don reveals how his father's wisdom and Napoleon Hill's " Think and Grow Rich" inspired him to develop his Life Works Li...

In this captivating episode of  Growing Older Living Younger , Dr. Gillian  Lockitch dives into the mystical yet deeply practical world of the Akashic Records with Natasha Rocha. Often described as the "Google of the spiritual world," the Akashic Records are said to hold the blueprint of your soul—your purpose, gifts, and highest potential. Natasha shares her personal spiritual awakening, how she...

Tim Christophersen, one of the world's leading voices on ecosystem restoration, joins Dr. Gillian  Lockitch for episode 233 of the Growing Older Living Younger podcast.  With over 25 years of experience shaping global climate and biodiversity policy at the United Nations and now leading sustainability initiatives at Salesforce, Tim discusses how restoring our relationship with nature is essential...

In this episode, Dr. Gillian  Lockitch  welcomes Dr. Kavin Mistry to discuss how aligning with our primal design can help us reverse biological age. Drawing from neuroscience, the  Hadzabe  tribe, and his seven paradigms of  Primal Health Design , Dr. Mistry explains how circadian rhythms, primal alignment, gut microbiome health, neuroplasticity, and emotional connection contribute to resilience a...

'Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work .' (Thomas Edison) 'People tell me 'you're not the same person that I was 20 years ago' and I say good! I don't want to be that same person, I want to grow' (Darlene Shearer) Darlene Shearer is an entrepreneur who, over the past 3 decades has built and run a global business in health, beauty, and anti-aging...

In this strategy packed episode of  Growing Older Living Younger , Dr. Gillian  Lockitch  speaks with Alison McCune Davis, author of  60 Is a Good Start  and creator of the Reignite 60-Day Dare Planner. Alison shares her journey from television producer to homeschooling mom of five, and how turning 60 inspired her to embrace longevity-focused lifestyle habits and design a framework that empowers w...

The changes in our metabolism and body systems that we associate with aging   are variable, and manifest at different times in different individuals. Presbyopia, the difficulty in close up focussing that requires us to get reading glasses, may become problematic in the early forties for some, while others may not experience it until much later in life. Other aging associated changes like wrinkles...

In this episode of  Growing Older Living Younger , Dr. Gillian  Lockitch  speaks with  Dr. Bruce Gillis  about chronic immune system disorders such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, interstitial cystitis, and long COVID. Dr. Gillis shares how his research overturned decades of stigma by proving these conditions are objectively measurable through immune system testing and DNA genomic signa...

In today's conversation, I speak with Sally Norton,   a nutritionist with a unique specialty— warning us that "healthy" eating, and so-called superfoods, can make us sick.   Like most of us, I grew up with, and have an   ingrained belief, that fruits and vegetables are good and essential to a healthy diet. Although I knew that plant toxins like phytates and oxalates in excess could cause mineral d...

In this episode, Dr. Gillian  Lockitch and Dr. Cathy Goldstein  uncover hidden truths of the beauty industry. While fillers, Botox, and injectables dominate today's aesthetic market, Cathy Goldstein explains how these treatments can interfere with facial expression, emotional intelligence, and even brain health. Instead, she advocates for a holistic approach—restoring natural energy flow, releasin...

EPISODE 161 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on demonstrable benefits of lifestyle adaptations for reversing Alzheimer's. I talk with Dr. Heather Sandison, a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine, and author of the newly released book, Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health . The founder of the Solcere Health clini...

In this episode, Dr. Gillian  Lockitch  welcomes Dr. Anna  Sitkoff  for a fascinating discussion on medicinal mushrooms and their role in promoting healthy aging. Listeners will learn how mushrooms support brain function, mood, cortisol balance, immune health, and longevity. From shiitake and oyster mushrooms to  reishi and lion's mane, Anna explains the science behind these ancient remedies and s...

In this landmark 200th episode of Growing Older, Living Younger, your host, Dr. Gillian Lockitch welcomes back Dr. Joe Chang, a leading expert in longevity science, to explore groundbreaking advancements in aging research. You'll discover how ageLOC technology is revolutionizing cellular health and how Ai-driven precision wellness is transforming the way you may influence your aging processes. Lea...

In this episode of  Growing Older Living Younger , Dr. Gillian  Lockitch  speaks with Jeff Bailey, creator of  Avita Yoga , about the power of joint compression in preserving mobility and independence. Jeff explains how distinguishing between  pain and healing sensation  can transform the way we move, age, and heal. He shares simple yet powerful practices for maintaining mobility in joints—especia...

" The choices you make, y our thoughts,  what you eat, how you move, how you interact with others, can change your aging at the cellular level .' (Gillian Lockitch) Welcome to Growing Older, Living Younger (GOLY), the podcast where you will discover ways to boost your metabolism, enhance your mental and physical energy, and ward off disorders we wrongly think are inevitable as we age. Your host, D...