Posts tagged healthy aging
#459: Why 1 in 5 Women Face Alzheimer's: The BRAIN Health Conversation We've Been Avoiding | Emma Heming Willis & Dr. Nicole Beurkens

For years, we've been told to prioritize our muscles, our hormones, and our heart health—but what about our brains? Today's conversation explores why women are at a greater risk for Dementia and Alzheimer's, why brain changes begin decades before symptoms appear, and why so many warning signs are dismissed as "just stress" or "just menopause."

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#458: Why Hormones, GLP-1s & Statins Aren't Solving the REAL Issue With Dr. Jim LaValle R.Ph.

My guest today is James LaValle R.Ph., C.C.N. M.T. DHM, DHPh, one of the pioneers in functional and metabolic medicine, and we're unpacking the silent process he calls metaflammation—the chronic, low-grade inflammation that can quietly drive everything from fatigue and insulin resistance to hormone imbalances and accelerated aging.

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#456: The Bioregulator Debate: What Actually Works (And What Doesn't) With Dr Marios Kyriazis

For years we've talked about longevity as if the answer is hiding in the next supplement, biomarker, or miracle molecule. But what if we've been looking at aging through far too narrow a lens? Today's guest, Dr. Marios Kyriazis, has spent decades challenging that idea by exploring aging through medicine, complexity science, cybernetics, and even philosophy.

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#455: Beyond Botox: The EXOSOME Science That Could Change Skincare Forever | Amitay Eshel and Anastasia Khodzhaeva

If you've been hearing everyone talk about exosomes but still aren't exactly sure what they are—or whether they're actually worth the hype—this episode is for you. Today I'm joined once again by Amitay Eshel and Anastasia Khodzhaeva from Young Goose to separate the science from the marketing and unpack what exosomes are really doing inside your skin.

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#415: The Untold Truth About Heart Health: (Women, Genetics & the JOY of Longevity) | Dr. Regina Druz Reveals All

Today, I’m joined by Erin Ryan, my producer and long-time collaborator, for a special Q&A episode powered entirely by your questions. After our bioregulator deep dive with Dr. Bill Lawrence, the response was overwhelming—so many of you reached out with insightful queries about bioregulators, peptides, and the nuances between natural and synthetic options. Erin and I decided to tackle the most common themes, unpacking everything from organ versus system signaling to how bioregulators actually survive digestion.

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#378: Zombie Cells: The SECRET to Slowing Aging Revealed | Peptides, Senolytics, & Longevity Hacks (Halloween Edition!) With Nat Niddam

Today, I’m diving solo into a topic that’s both fascinating and a little bit spooky—senescent cells, also known as “zombie cells.” Understanding zombie cells is a crucial piece of the puzzle if you want to feel younger, stronger, and more resilient as you age. In this episode, I unpack what senescent cells are, why they’re not just harmless bystanders, and how their buildup can accelerate the aging process and drive chronic inflammation—one of the hallmarks of aging. I break down the lifestyle habits that might be quietly increasing your zombie cell load, the early warning signs your body could be giving you, and most importantly, the evidence-backed interventions you can start using right now—from exercise and diet, to cutting-edge supplements, peptides, and more.

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#311: AGING REWIND: 4 Lifestyle Tweaks That Turn the Clock Back | With Nathalie Niddam

On today’s episode, I'm doing something a bit different—stepping away from our usual discussions about peptides, supplements, and high-tech health solutions. Instead, I'm focusing on some of the most basic, yet crucial lifestyle habits that could accelerate your aging without you even realizing it. These foundational habits are often overlooked, but they play a significant role in how we age. I'll discuss the importance of prioritizing sleep, managing unchecked stress, finding the right balance with exercise, and nurturing social connections.

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