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

IN THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER we discuss how KAATSU: a training technique that uses bands or cuffs to restrict blood flow to muscles during exercise (also referred to as Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training) may help promote healthy longevity. Today's featured expert is Steven  Munatones, the bilingual (English and Japanese) CEO and co-founder of KAATSU. We discuss how he studie...

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on how, by applying the positive mindset of an Ironman triathlete to your resistance training, at any age you can prevent   muscle loss, and build strong, lean muscles. My expert guest is Jennifer Rulon, a 15 times Ironman Triathlete who qualified for and participated in the 2017 World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, and who has "retired" from Tri...

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the health benefits and nutritional importance of fats and oils in our diet, especially essential fatty acids, omega-3, omega 6 and their metabolites. Today's Featured Guest is Udo Erasmus, author and co-founder of the Udo's Choice product line. Episode Timeline 0:11 Introduction to this episode 2:46 Early challenges and how Udo Erasmus found...

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on Gameness: the state of being determined, persistent, and unwavering in the pursuit of a goal. We discuss the impact of gameness on personal growth, performance, and the pursuit of goals, such as the goal aging in health to live younger longer. Today's Featured Expert is David Dennis, author of Gameness: Land on your Feet Not on Your Feelings....

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on a systematic approach to overcoming chronic pain, one of the most common health problems that impacts our physical, emotional, and social well-being. Surveys have shown that 21% of adults in North America report chronic pain, with almost 7% reporting that chronic pain   limits their activities of daily life or work. Today's Featured Expert is...

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on mind mapping, and leaving a footprint by telling your story through question based mapping techniques. Today's Featured Expert is author, Sean Mitton, discussing a way to recall the wonderful and impactful moments in your life through a fun and easy process called question based mind mapping. With Mind Map certification from Mind Meister, and...

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on clearing energetic clutter to live a meaningful and fulfilled life. Today's Featured Expert is Tanya Cole-Lesnick, psychotherapist, licensed clinical social worker, and personal development coach who helps people pursue a life that honors their truest selves, is clear of energetic clutter, and is the life that they are genuinely excited to be...

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on aromatherapy and aromatic gardening. Today's Featured Expert is Amy Anthony certified clinical aromatherapist , aromatherapy educator, aromatic and herbalist gardener, certified master composter and artisanal distiller and one of New York City's top aromatherapy practitioners. Amy is currently the New York State Representative for the Allianc...

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER highlights a unique carbon nano molecule, a C60 fullerene, that potentially may enhance longevity and promote healthy aging.  This carbon molecule was so significant that the discovery earned three scientists the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Now it appears that it might play a major role in protecting key antioxidants in the body. Today's Featured Exp...

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on natural and holistic strategies for transitioning through menopause. For many women, menopause is not simply the end of fertility. From hot flashes and night sweats to mood swings and anxiety, menopause can wreak havoc on your life and especially the quality and quantity of sleep. Are there ways to help women get through this without the use...

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on   the importance of the complete orchestra of m icronutrients (vitamins, minerals, trace elements and phytonutrients) in supporting brain health and optimizing cognitive function. Whether omega-3 fatty acids and B-vitamins or antioxidants such as carotenoids and anthocyanins from colourful fruits and vegetables, we discuss the science support...

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the impact of low carbohydrate and ketogenic nutrition on health and aging well. Today's Featured Expert is Anne Mullens, an award winning Canadian journalist and author specializing in Health and Science Writing, At a time when the twin hazards of diabetes and obesity are so prevalent in our society that we say that there is a diabesity epid...

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on empowering people to become tech savvy and where needed, to embrace assistive technology to overcome challenges. As our world of communication becomes ever more digital, technology has become an integral part of our lives, as we connect, learn, and explore. However, navigating this digital landscape can sometimes be challenging especially for...

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the power of energy healing and direct access to intuitive wisdom to keep one living a healthy and harmonious life Today's Featured Guest is Tessa Lynne Alburn, certified life and business coach for women and creator of the Realized Soul program. We discuss how Tessa's exploration of alternate healing systems, core shamanic practices, soul re...

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on maximizing cognitive functions by creating healthy habits. Today's Featured Expert is Dr. Shabnam Das Kar, brain health coach, functional medicine practitioner and Director of Medical Education at Better Medical Centre, Calgary, Canada We discuss some of the risk factors for dementia which include minor traumatic brain injuries, lifestyle hab...

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on empowerment to create an extraordinary life, one where one does not accede to society's ageistic vision of aging. Today's Featured Expert is Michael Taylor, author of " I'm Not Okay with Gray, How to create an Extraordinary Life after 50." We discuss how to overcome adversity and build a rewarding and fulfilling life. And why Michael sees a n...

  THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on Fitness and Wellness for   40+. Today's Featured Expert is Allan Misner, author of The Wellness Roadmap: A Straightforward Guide to Health and Fitness after 40. We hear about  the event that led Allan to become a coach and personal trainer. The n we parse the 3 segments of the Wellness Roadmap. The GPS where we set the direction of the jour...

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER celebrates the 100 episode milestone. In Celebrating Longevity. Growing Older Living Younger turns 100 , the tables are turned and interviewer becomes interviewee. Podcast host, Dr. Gillian Lockitch, is interviewed by Amanda Lockitch, aka The Multitasking Mompreneur, about the show, its longevity and the future. We discuss statistics that indicate that...

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on touch therapy and other forms of alternative therapies and energy work. Today's Featured Expert is Dawn Bennett We have a wide-ranging conversation about the importance of touch, neurolinguistic programming, hypnosis and hypnotherapy, and Emotional Freedom Techniques or Tapping. Episode Timeline 0:11 Introduction to today's episode. 5:04 How...

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on why it is important to test and ensure that your life insurance policy will be there till you die, especially if your plan was to provide retirement income as well as death benefits for your beneficiaries. Today's Featured Expert is Michael J. Lockitch, CFA We discuss the importance of understanding the reliability of your life insurance poli...

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on food addiction , predominantly to sugar and other carbohydrate Today's Featured Expert is Dr. Jen Unwin , author of Fork in the Road: A Hopeful Guide to Food Freedom. We discuss   carbohydrate addiction , the yoyo dieting life, screening tools and the top ten list of problem foods, pizza being number one. Episode Timeline:  0:11 Introduction...

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on living a full life despite the diagnosis of dementia. Today's Featured Expert is Dr. Susan Wehry, Board Member of T h e Dementia Action Alliance , a non-profit advocacy and educational organization of people living with dementia, care partners, dementia specialists and other advocates, The Alliance has released a manual, "Pathways to Well-Bei...

Do you love music? Today you will hear how carefully curated, mindfully selected music has the power to transform your emotions and promote mental   health.  In the Growing Older Living Younger podcast I share with you insights from a variety of experts in healthy aging to show that small changes in lifestyle and habits can have a big impact on your health and vitality as you age. To discover how...

  One of the 7 Pillars of the Growing Older Living Younger Roadmap is based in community and connection. There is a fundamental need within all of us, to be part of a social group. Loneliness and isolation lead to greater levels of anxiety and depression, and   loneliness is known to lead to age-associated problems such as obesity, high blood pressure.   Today I talk about relationships and how th...

 The majority of my guests concur that dieting is not an effective tool for weight loss if your goal is get to a sustainable target weight while maintaining a healthy body composition. I agree and that is why I consider how, when and what I eat, to be a lifestyle rather than a diet. My guest today, top-selling author and speaker, David Medansky, is known as the Diet Contrarian because as he puts i...