The Bright Side of Longevity (Hosted by Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH)

Cathy Richards is a best-selling author and owner of Inspiring Vitality. She is a lifestyle and wellness strategist who helps individuals and organizations maximize physical health, brain function, and energy levels. Cathy has experience in both corporate wellness and senior wellness, a Masters in Exercise Physiology and over 20 years’ experience as a wellness coach. In 2019, she authored the Amaz...

Jan Hively is a social entrepreneur who transforms how communities view aging and lifelong work. She organizes networks that empower older adults to identify and share their strengths as advocacy leaders who help themselves, each other, and their communities. Jan is an internationally known writer, speaker, teacher, community organizer, and group facilitator. After a career in city planning and ad...

Growing Bolder has been called a "wrecking ball of truth and inspiration," and the same can be said of Marc Middleton. In this interview, Marc smashes the stereotypes of aging, discusses tips for staying healthy and fit during the Covid-19 crisis, and shares words of wisdom for navigating these challenging times. RESOURCES: Growing Bolder: https://www.growingbolder.com

Psychotherapist Jane Parker joins Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle to answer the questions all of us who are stuck inside are asking ourselves right now, "Am I going crazy?" And, "Is this normal?" Jane sees herself as a perspective shifter and resource builder for her clients, helping them notice their own strengths and expand their understanding of ways to navigate their world. Jane has been in pri...

Gerontologist and working mom, Cera Meintzer, shares how she and her husband are juggling homeschooling three kids while working full time in the midst of Covid-19. Cera offers practical tips for ensuring everyone stays healthy, mindful, and flexible through the many changes we all are facing. RESOURCE: Moving through Emotions Meditation: https://www.spreaker.com/e/8STPyTbnrUa

In this special two-part series, Bright Side hosts, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle are joined by Maestro David Dworkin, who has led orchestras across America and abroad and has performed around the world. In part two of this series, Maestro David discusses how music affects mindfulness, memory and ways in which it connects us to one another. In case you missed it, here is Part 1: https://www.sprea...

In this special two-part series, Bright Side hosts, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle are joined by Maestro David Dworkin, who has led orchestras across America and abroad and has performed around the world. Maestro David Dworkin is a graduate of The Juilliard School and Columbia University Teachers College. He began his career as a clarinetist, and much of his career has been devoted to working with...

A strong social network is consistently linked with better health outcomes. In this episode on social connection, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss ways to develop social skills, why we're better together, the dangers of isolation, and how to connect with others, even in the face of social anxiety. Click here for episode #10 ("Great Expectations: How Our Outlook Shapes Our Future"): https://w...

In this episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss ways to supercharge your brain, enhance your memory and creativity, reduce your risk of dementia and recover when there's a deficit due to injury or illness. We are the architects of our brains. Click here for episode #9 ("Reconstructing Roseto - Essential Steps to Social Connection"): https://www.spreaker.com/user/masterpiece_living/bsol-soc...

Sitting is the new smoking! In this episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss the hazards of too much couch time while also sharing the enormous physical and emotional benefits of an active lifestyle. Listeners will leave with simple tips to engineer more movement into their day. Click here for episode #8 ("Architect the Hell Out of Your Brain"): https://www.spreaker.com/user/masterpiece_liv...

In this episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle reflect on the meaning of spirituality in everyday life, dispelling a few myths along the way. While spirituality can include religion, there are many paths to finding peace and purpose, while connecting with those around us and something greater beyond ourselves. Click here for episode #7 ("Movement Matters - Tips to Engineer Movement Back into Your...

In this episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle take a close look at the good, the bad and the ugly sides of technology. While technology has profound benefits to enhance our ability to stay connected with each other and be healthier, this show asks us to do a tech audit to make sure we're not letting our phones, computers, TV screens and gadgets control us. Click here for episode #6 ("Spiritualit...

In this episode, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss how to make durable life changes, while building competence and confidence, through taking the Kaizen approach to change. Click here for episode #5 ("Technology - Is It Helping or Hurthing Us?"): https://www.spreaker.com/user/masterpiece_living/technology-bsol

Where you live matters! In this episode, Dr. Roger & Friends discuss the importance of creating physical, social and even internal environments that support our overall goals and wellbeing. Dr. Roger shares insights about what we can learn about the importance of place from our hunter-gatherer ancestors. Listen to episode #4 ("Kaizen-Small Steps to Durable Life Changes"): https://www.spreaker.com/...

In this episode, Dr. Roger and Friends discuss healthspan, the effects of stress on telomeres and our aging process, and how epigenetics (gene expression) can be dramatically affected by our behaviors. The good news? Your genes are not your destiny! It's all about lifestyle. Click here for episode #3 ("Where You Live Matters"): https://www.spreaker.com/user/masterpiece_living/rev-environment HELPF...

"If I'd Known I was Gonna Live This Long..." is the first in an ongoing series with preventive medicine physician and author, Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH and co-hosts Teresa Beshwate and Danielle Palli. One doctor, one life coach and one spiritual guru sit around the table for an informal discussion that centers around the idea that "If I'd known I was gonna live this long, I would have taken better...

What is Dr. Roger & Friends: The Bright Side of Longevity all about? Who's in charge here? In this brief introduction, meet hosts Dr. Roger Landry, Teresa Beshwate and Danielle Palli and learn what you can expect when tuning into the Brightside.