The Real Longevity Podcast

DO you trust your gut? Understanding the impact of gut health on energy, mood, and midlife vitality. Host Mike Hendricks explores the connection between gut health and overall well-being and provides actionable steps to improve gut health for a more vibrant, pain-free life. Takeaways Gut health impacts energy, mood, and overall vitality A diverse plant-based diet, fibre-rich foods, and stress mana...

Part 2 of the centenary special featuring 101 tips for longevity and well-being. Mike Hendricks shares his powerful insights on the REAL framework for longevity, practical tips for physical and mental well-being, and the importance of rest, movement, and strength. The episode emphasises the significance of connection, gratitude, forgiveness, and purpose, as well as the value of habit formation, go...

In this episode of The Real Longevity Podcast, Mike shares 50 actionable tips for real longevity, emphasising small, relatable actions and consistency. MIke expresses gratitude and introduces the theme of imperfect action and mindset. Subsequent chapters cover age and maintenance; nutrition and health myths; diet and hydration; healthy eating habits; nutrition and lifestyle choices; physical healt...

Are you supporting your bones? In this episode, Mike Hendricks discusses the critical importance of bone health for longevity, highlighting the impact of bone loss and the factors affecting bone density. He provides strategies for building bone density, nutritional support, and stress management techniques. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to prioritise their bone health....

Have you lost your love for your fitness and well-being activities? Show host Mike Hendricks focuses on creating a comeback in fitness after a long break, emphasising the need for an intelligent and patient approach. Mike addresses the challenges of returning to fitness after a long break and provides a step-by-step guide for a successful comeback. Takeaways Intelligent and patient approach to fit...

The episode delves into the unspoken impact of brain fog, cognitive changes after 45, lifestyle factors affecting cognitive health, and strategies for protecting the brain through nutrition and exercise, as well as the cognitive environment. It emphasises the amenable nature of cognitive changes and provides actionable steps to protect and enhance cognitive health. Takeaways Cognitive changes afte...

Mike Hendricks, in this episode, challenges the weight problem narrative, highlighting insulin as the real issue and the misunderstanding of insulin resistance. Mike explores the signs and symptoms of insulin resistance, addresses insulin resistance through strategic lifestyle changes, and emphasises the importance of measuring progress and taking action. Takeaways Insulin, not weight, is the real...

Are you struggling with this major health challenge? Chronic inflammation is the root cause of many health challenges after the age of 45. Lifestyle choices influence it and can be addressed through an anti-inflammatory diet, movement, and emotional regulation. In today's episode of the Real Longevity Podcast, host Mike Hendricks shares vital information to help you overcome this issue. Takeaways...

What actually happens to your hormones after the age of 45? Host Mike Hendricks of the Real Longevity Podcast explores the impact of chronic inflammation and hormonal changes after the age of 45. Mike emphasises the role of lifestyle choices in managing inflammation and supporting hormone harmony. Practical steps and insights are provided to address inflammation and optimise hormonal health. Takea...

The Real Longevity Podcast discusses the challenges faced by individuals over 45 in achieving lasting fitness and well-being. Mike Hendricks introduces the Core Build Accelerator System, emphasising the importance of group coaching, community, and adaptive coaching for long-lasting change to help you achieve a life with less pain and low energy. Takeaways Group coaching provides accountability, co...

How do you start your day? The first 90 minutes of the day set the trajectory for everything else, impacting mood, energy, willpower, and stress levels. The cortisol awakening response and intentional morning rituals play a crucial role in shaping the day. Mike shares four key steps to improve the first 90 minutes: phone-free, hydrate, move, and set intention. Takeaways First 90 minutes set the to...

Mike delves into the significance of gut health and its impact on overall well-being, particularly after the age of 45. Mike shares the changes in gut health with age, the gut-brain connection, hormonal regulation by the gut, and the link between gut health and immune response. Mike also discusses the challenges to gut health after 45 and provides actionable steps to improve gut health, concluding...

Are you wasting away without knowing? This podcast episode delves into the topic of sarcopenia, a silent and gradual muscle loss that begins in the 30s and accelerates in the 40s and 50s. Mike emphasises the importance of muscle as a metabolic engine, medicine, joint protector, glucose disposal system, and longevity lever. Mike Shares provides evidence-based steps to combat sarcopenia, including r...

In this episode, Mike Hendricks discusses the truth about energy after 45, debunking the dangerous lie of age-associated exhaustion. He explores hidden energy drains such as blood sugar dysregulation, dehydration, poor quality sleep, and emotional stress, providing practical solutions for each. The episode emphasises the importance of rebuilding morning routines, eating right for energy, creating...

Mike Hendricks, in this episode, discusses the challenges of starting a fitness journey after 45, highlighting the drawbacks of traditional gym environments and traditional exercise advice, and offering alternative approaches for sustainable fitness and wellbeing. Mike emphasises the importance of daily walks, functional movements, mind-body activities, and tracking how one feels. Takeaways Avoid...

Which one are you choosing... Feeling old or fighting fit? In this podcast episode, hosted by Mike Hendricks, he explores the concept of real longevity and challenges the belief that feeling old is inevitable with age. He emphasises the impact of your lifestyle choices, the importance of social connection, and the celebration of wins in achieving vitality and health. Mike shares the Real Rejuvenat...

Host Mike Hendricks on The Real Longevity Podcast explores the myth of willpower in health and fitness, emphasising the impact of stress and exhaustion on willpower, the importance of finding a deep why, and the practice of self-compassion as a health strategy. Mike goes on to provide practical steps to break the willpower cycle and align health and fitness with love and purpose, emphasising the n...

The episode discusses the normalisation of chronic pain and challenges the belief that it is an inevitable part of ageing. Host Mike Hendricks emphasises the importance of taking personal responsibility for pain management, the role of daily gentle mobility work, addressing inflammation through diet, and calming the nervous system to reduce pain. Takeaways Chronic pain is not a normal part of agei...

The episode begins with an introduction and an apology for the recent inconsistency in the podcast's production. The host, Mike Hendricks, then shares the personal challenges he has been facing, particularly the loss of his father. Mike reflects on the importance of connection and the power of movement during difficult times. The episode concludes with a message of hope and encouragement for liste...

In this episode, Mike discusses the concept of 'eating right' as opposed to 'eating healthy' and how it can positively impact energy levels and overall well-being. This concept emphasises the importance of understanding individual nutritional needs and making sustainable dietary choices. The Real Rejuvenation program is introduced as a framework for achieving long-term vitality through personali s...

Are you finding that you're always tired even when you're exercising? In Today's episode Mike delves into the impact of exercise on individuals over 45, highlighting the exhaustion caused by conventional exercise methods. He emphasizes the need to prioritize recovery as part of training and provides practical steps to evade exhaustion and reframe the approach to exercise. Takeaways Exercise design...

In this episode, Mike Hendricks shares the five things he wishes he knew when he started coaching weight loss and wellness. He discusses the blind spots that kept his clients stuck and the mindset shifts needed to set them free. The conversation covers the mistakes made in focusing too much on exercise, calorie counting, overlooking stress, understanding the importance of rest and recovery, and no...

The episode discusses the importance of personal responsibility in health and fitness, emphasising the need to reclaim control and take ownership of one's well-being. It highlights the significance of accountability, consistency, and finding enjoyment in physical activities as key factors in achieving fitness and well-being goals. Takeaways Personal responsibility Consistency is key Have Fun as yo...

The episode discusses the concept of the comfort zone as the enemy of longevity and provides actionable steps to break free from it. It emphasizes the importance of discomfort, seeking novelty, and having hard conversations for personal growth and well-being. Takeaways Comfort zone is the enemy of longevity Prescribing discomfort can break the comfort zone Seeking novelty and having hard conversat...

The Real Longevity Podcast explores the concept of real longevity and how to thrive, not just survive. It emphasizes the importance of clarity of mind, cardiovascular health, metabolic integrity, and radical recovery for living a longer and healthier life. Takeaways Clarity of mind and purpose are essential for longevity. Cardiovascular health and metabolic integrity play a crucial role in living...