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The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast is a weekly series of extended, one-to-one interviews, about human longevity. Hosted by Peter Bowes, leading scientists share their latest research into living a long and healthy life. We delve into the clinical trials and challenge new ideas. We also feature some remarkable people who have already mastered the art of aging. Hear about their insights into growing old, without feeling old, and the secrets of their longevity.
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Human longevity: Science fiction to reality
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The power of innovative storytelling to better understand human longevity has been harnessed by a unique community known as JellyfishDAO. The group - made up of filmmakers, life extension professionals, and blockchain experts - aims to accelerate the acceptance and understanding of aging science through compelling media projects. In this Live Long …
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Can everyone benefit from the race for longevity?
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Do we all have equal access to the benefits of longevity science? Undoubtedly not, although many of the proven interventions are more accessible than some people realize. "The metabolic benefits of appropriate nutrition, appropriate sleep, appropriate exercise, and also stress and a sense of purpose can outweigh even the very expensive intervention…
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Monitor vital biomarkers from home | Michael Dubrovsky
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DIY blood testing is growing in popularity. At-home testing kits make it easy to collect our own samples and receive lab results online. But could we be over-testing – just because we can? Michael Dubrovsky is the co-founder of SiPhox Health, a home blood testing system that claims its results are as accurate as traditional methods. What is SiPhox …
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What it means to be hyper well | Steve Welch
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Retail wellness companies are becoming a more familiar sight on the high street, whether it’s for an infrared sauna, red light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, cryotherapy or intravenous drip, there’s a lot of choice. It feels good at the time. You might leave with a healthy glow, but how many of these practices actually change our health outcomes? Inde…
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The case against full body scans | Dr. Mirza Rahman
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Much of the buzz around full body MRI scans has resulted from attention given to them by influencers and celebrities who have posted about their experiences. At a cost of up to $2,500 the scans are touted as a way to catch medical problems, such as cancer, at a stage when they can be treated. But they have been widely criticized by professional med…
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There has been a surge in interest in the use of full body MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans as a screening tool to spot early signs of disease. Influencers and celebrities have posted about their experiences, creating an additional buzz around these screening interventions. At a cost of up to $2,500 the scans are touted as a tool to catch med…
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The Science of Friendships | David Robson
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David Robson has always found forming new connections and meeting strangers challenging. As a science writer - and confronted by his own insecurities - he decided to delve into the research that suggests forging new relationships has a direct impact on healthy aging. The result is Robson's latest book, The Laws of Connection: The Scientific Secrets…
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Sniffing pleasant smells to improve memory | Michael Leon
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Memory loss is often cited as one of the most worrying aspects of growing older. But what if the section of the brain that's responsible for memory could be stimulated by simply sniffing a few pleasant odors? There is extensive research pointing to a relationship between exposure to different smells and memory improvement. A clinical trial led by P…
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Maddy Dychtwald has been unraveling the mysteries of aging for decades. Before biohacking was a thing and the recent surge in interest in age-reversal science, she and her husband launched a mission to address longevity as a new frontier. Through her work with Age Wave, the company they founded, the writer and renowned thought-leader has curated th…
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Algae for lunch to live longer? | Catharine Arnston
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Could the regular consumption of algae help us age better and live healthier lives? Catherine Arnston, founder and CEO of EnergyBits, is on a mission to introduce algae to everyday diets for health and longevity. Touted for its potent healing and nourishing properties, algae, particularly spirulina and chlorella, have garnered support from organiza…
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Harnessing the power of placebo | Brandy Gillmore
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Brandy Gillmore went from being wheelchair-bound, on morphine, and given no hope by doctors, to a full recovery and an active life. It is a remarkable turnaround in fortunes - following two serious accidents and years of searching for a solution. Now, the former network engineer is telling her story in a new book, Master Your Mind and Energy to Hea…
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Another day. Another year. Another decade. "Give me some longevity," says fitness coach and author, Nate Wilkins. The 70-year-old functional aging specialist is the co-founder of Ageless Workout, a Miami-based health, healing and wellness company that seeks to bridge the gap between fitness and medicine. At the recent Livelong summit in Palm Beach,…
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Nobel laureate alarmed by over-hyped longevity research
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Could we one day cheat death? Are we hurtling towards a time when science will be so advanced that aging can be prevented or halted in its tracks? Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan takes a skeptical view in a fascinating exploration of longevity research. In Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality, the acclaimed scientist…
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Ron Kastner experienced what he called a "mortality moment" in his late 50s. A new dad, with two young daughters, it was a "profound realization" that he was entering the third act of his life and that to make the most of it, he had to make significant changes. A businessman who drank too much and was challenged by the stresses of the corporate wor…
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Farewell friend: Remembering Steve Wright's kindness
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By Peter Bowes I lost a dear friend last week. In fact the UK, my home country, lost a national treasure. Steve Wright was much more than a DJ on the radio. He was a wonderful communicator, entertainer and soul-mate. He was everyone's pal during more than four decades on the air and was the best at what he did. Millions tuned in to his shows but it…
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Are scientists being honest about aging research?
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Coleen T. Murphy, a professor at Princeton University, specializes in genomics and molecular biology and is the author of How We Age: The Science of Longevity. In this wide-ranging interview we discuss the significance of declining cellular repair mechanisms that over time lead to visible signs of aging. Prof. Murphy has a particular interest in re…
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Making longevity science easier to understand | Brad Inman
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Are you annoyed by the use of acronyms in longevity science? Does conflicting advice about diet and exercise drive you crazy? No wonder we're confused about the best ways to live longer and healthier, when much of the information we receive is contradictory or overly complicated. Brad Inman, founder of Inman News, has spent much of his career stagi…
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Deborah Maragopoulos, a nurse practitioner and self-described intuitive healer, believes health and longevity starts with the hypothalamus region of the brain. In her book, the Hypothalamus Handbook, she bridges the gap between traditional medicine and complementary therapies, revealing how a blend of botanicals, nutraceuticals, and intuition not o…
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It is that time of the year when we are all acutely aware of the importance of our immune system. But it's about more than catching a winter cold. The health of our natural defense system is crucial to long-term health. Dr. Nicola Vannini is a researcher in the Department of Oncology at the University of Lausanne, in Switzerland. In this conversati…
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Boosting strength, stamina and skin health
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As healthy aging science evolves, researchers are able to focus on the lifestyle interventions that have the biggest impact on our lives. A good, balanced diet and consistent exercise top of the list of daily must-dos, but paying attention to our cellular health is also essential. It is a pillar of healthy longevity that has emerged as central to o…
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The Next Chapter: Does a positive mindset help promote healthier aging?
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The Next Chapter Peter Allison and Peter Bowes – school friends 50 years ago - discuss science-based lifestyle interventions as they pursue the next chapter. Peter A. has spent much of his life working as a professor of geology in London. He is a keen diver and keen to optimize his health and vitality to continue with his physically demanding pasti…
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Biohacking to add a billion years of healthy life to humanity | Chris Mirabile
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As a teenager Chris Mirabile developed a "humble appreciation of life" that turned into a life-long dedication to biohacking and self-experimentation. He survived a brain tumor at the age of 16 - an experience that piqued his interest in longevity research and eventually to the launch of NOVOS, a nutraceutical company that targets the biological ca…
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Holistic harmony for optimum health | Dr Adrian Heini
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To what extent do genetics play a role in our ability to live a long healthy life? It is one of the many questions that doctors at the Swiss medical spa, Clinique La Prairie (CLP), consider when assessing someone's state of health and potential longevity. The clinic adopts a holistic approach to wellbeing - balancing the impact of inherited predisp…
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The Next Chapter: Genes, gym or a bit of both?
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Peter Allison and Peter Bowes – school friends 50 years ago, now contemplating the next chapter in life - return with another conversation about the latest science that could help us achieve a longer healthspan. In this episode we discuss: Are our longevity goals too perfectionistic? We reflect on an earlier LLAMA podcast interview with Dr. Thomas …
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Overcoming perfectionism to live a life of joy, purpose and meaning | Thomas Curran
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Should we be striving to live a perfect life or is it more realistic to aim for one that's "good enough?" Thomas Curran is an assistant professor of psychology at the London School of Economics and the author of The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough. He argues that a modern-day pandemic of "perfectionism" is putting people under e…
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