The Over 50 Health & Wellness Podcast

Text us a comment or question! In this week's Coach's Corner, I'm talking all about getting started with strength training after 50.  I began this episode by discussing why strength training is so important as we age. Building muscle helps optimize our metabolism, protects us against injury, extends our life expectancy, and makes us "harder to kill" as Mark Rippetoe likes...

Text us a comment or question! I'm thrilled to share my recent conversation with Dr. Greg Hammer. Dr. Hammer is a pediatric anesthesiologist and professor at Stanford who has become a leading expert on burnout, wellness, and happiness practices.    In this inspiring discussion, we covered a lot of ground on how we can overcome negativity bias and chronic stress to live with more gratitude, jo...

Text us a comment or question! Welcome back to another episode of the Coach's Corner on the Over 50 Health and Wellness Podcast. In today's solo episode, I want to take a deeper look at the “healthy at any size” movement that’s becoming so popular today.    I'll start by saying that there's no place for fat-shaming or judging people by their body size. We should respect and hon...

Text us a comment or question! I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jeffrey Gross, a fascinating guest who is on the cutting edge of regenerative medicine and biohacking. Dr. Gross joined me on The Over 50 Health & Wellness Podcast to discuss how we can use science and technology to optimize our health.   Dr. Gross is a board-certified neurological surgeon with over 25 years of exp...

Text us a comment or question! In this episode, I talk about the post-diet phase and what you should do after finishing a diet to keep the weight off long-term. I explain that most people regain the weight after a diet because they simply go back to their old eating habits. I outline a proper post-diet protocol focused on slowly reverse dieting to build metabolic capacity and muscle – without fat...

Text us a comment or question! As men, we’re taught from an early age to “toughen up” and not talk about our feelings. But burying our emotions and trauma doesn’t make them go away – it usually just leads to more struggle down the road. I should know, because I've been there myself.    After collapsing one day from stress and burnout, I realized I needed to make some big changes in my life. I...

Text us a comment or question! Welcome back to another episode of the Over 50 Health and Wellness podcast! In this week's Coach's Corner, I'm going to continue our three-part series on strategies for healthy and sustainable weight loss by discussing the diet phase. Last week, we covered the pre-diet phase which focused on optimizing your metabolism before starting a diet. If you hav...

Text us a comment or question! I'm pumped to share my latest podcast episode with you all - I had the privilege of chatting with fitness dynamo Josh York, founder and CEO of GYMGUYZ! If you're looking for some no-nonsense motivation to finally get consistent with exercise and nutrition, you need to tune into this high energy conversation.    As the leader of the world's premier in-h...

Text us a comment or question! The episode starts with me making an analogy to lottery winners - how they often end up broke because they don't learn good financial habits first. The same goes for rapid weight loss without good habits in place. I explain that what you do before and after a diet is actually more important than the diet itself!   I share that this will be a 3-part series on opt...

Text us a comment or question! As someone who has dealt with my own chronic health issues, I was really inspired by Cassandra and Noelle's stories. Like many people, they both struggled trying to get an accurate diagnosis and find relief for their mysterious symptoms.    What really resonated with me was the isolation and lack of support they experienced once diagnosed. The conventional medic...

Text us a comment or question! Welcome to another solo episode of the Over 50 Health and Wellness Podcast. Today I'm sharing a bit about my personal yoga experience and reflecting on some things I've gotten wrong on my health journey.    I tried hot power yoga years ago - intense flows in a heated room. It was a sweaty struggle at first as an inflexible beginner surrounded by bendy yogis...

Text us a comment or question! Yoga is one of the best ways to stay strong, flexible, and mentally focused as you age - yet we really haven’t dedicated an entire show to the subject yet.  Until now.   Kassandra Reinhardt is a world-class yoga teacher. After finding yoga in her late teens, she was hooked. She became a certified instructor and started sharing her knowledge on YouTube, where her chan...

Text us a comment or question! In this episode I focus on the value of coaching for those of us over 50 and how it can help in achieving health and fitness goals.    I start with a disclaimer that I make my living as a coach, so I'm certainly not an unbiased person on this topic. However, I've also personally spent a lot of money on coaches and programs for my own health and fitness jour...

Text us a comment or question! Confused about which fats and oils are healthy or harmful? Tired of contradictory nutrition advice telling you to avoid fatty acids one day, only to tout their benefits the next?    Today I speak with internationally renowned expert Udo Erasmus as he cuts through the noise to explain the essential roles omega-3s and omega-6s play in your health.    Udo has been resea...

Text us a comment or question! Today I want to share with you the inspiring story of my long-time client Carla.   Carla has been on an amazing health and weight loss journey, overcoming a lifetime of struggles with her body image and self-confidence. Growing up overweight and insecure, Carla tried endless diets and programs in an attempt to lose weight, but nothing ever seemed to work long-term. ...

Text us a comment or question! Today, we're diving deep into a topic that resonates with so many of us in the second half of our lives. It's about the journey of rediscovering our health, vitality, and the sheer joy of movement. Many of us have been on that rollercoaster of life, juggling multiple responsibilities, from work, taking care of our families, and managing our social lives. An...

Text us a comment or question! The new Netflix documentary miniseries Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones by Dan Buettner seems to be all the rage right now, and one of the main premises put forward in this documentary is the idea that the heathiest way to live is to avoid eating meat.   But is there truth to that claim?   This episode promises to be an enlightening journey into the world'...

Text us a comment or question! Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Over 50 Health & Wellness Show , the #1 podcast dedicated to helping you become the leanest, strongest, healthiest, and most vital version of yourself in the second half of your life.   Today, we're diving deep into a topic that resonates with so many of us over 50 - managing chronic pain and chronic stress. Our...

Text us a comment or question! Have you ever been tempted by those shiny, enticing promises of "Lose 10 pounds in just 10 days!"? Well, you're not alone. With an influx of rapid weight loss challenges flooding the fitness landscape, it's hard not to get caught up in the allure of quick results. But if you're over 50, there's a lot you should know before diving headfir...

Text us a comment or question! Do creaky knees stand in the way of your active lifestyle? Do you find yourself searching for ways to beat that annoying, persistent knee pain? This episode is tailor-made for YOU!   Meet Laurie Kertz Kelly!   With over 20 years of hands-on experience as a physical therapist, Laurie isn't just any professional; she's a knee savior! Recognized by renowned pl...

Text us a comment or question! Covid is back in the news due to an increase in cases, and this is sparking worries over a new outbreak this fall, along with speculations about what this might mean in terms of new vaccines, mandates and lockdowns.   What are the things you can do right now that help ensure you stay healthy in the face of this potential outbreak? In this episode I give you six actio...

Text us a comment or question! In this moving episode, I sit down with Nancy Flint-Budde who shares her unique perspective on navigating grief through investing in health and wellness. Less than 16 months after losing her husband to cancer, Nancy reveals how she’s using fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness to not only cope but to rebuild her life and rediscover her sense of self.   Key Takeaways: U...

Text us a comment or question! Today we have another edition of the Coaches Corner – so no guest today – it’s just me, and we’ll be back next week with our regular interview format. Today I want to talk about rapid fat loss. Specifically, what’s involved with losing weight in a manner that’s sustainable for the rest of your life. It seems to me that we don’t so much have a problem losing weight –...

Text us a comment or question! I know I’ve asked this before, but what does a 72 year old woman look like? What is she capable of? What are her limitations? Many of us have preconceived notions of what a 72 year old could - or could not - do. When we conjure up images of 72 year olds, we might think of a bespeckled grandmotherly woman in a rocking chair with her knitting on her lap.  Certainly we...

Text us a comment or question! In today’s edition of the Coach’s Corner, I start out with a discussion about how much protein those of us over 50 really need, and the I share an interview with one of our current clients Nancy and her coach Monica. Nancy had an amazing bod transformation in her 5 months of working with us – she lost 10 pounds and 6 inches from her waist!   Social Media Shout Out Fi...