Welcome to Growing Older, Living Younger, the podcast where you will discover ways to boost your metabolism, enhance your mental and physical energy, and ward off disorders we wrongly think are inevitable as we age. Hosted by Dr. Gillian Lockitch, former specialist in Medical Biochemistry, professor, researcher and international speaker, the show airs weekly every Monday. Each episode is a 30 - 45 minutes, exploring ways in which genetic and epigenetic (gene expression) science and medicine ...
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Casual conversations between hosts (Matthew & Amy) and leading researchers in the field of animal behavior, merging science and stories. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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175 Dr. Jonathon Hill: How Applied Epigenetics May Extend Your Healthspan
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In EPISODE 175 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER with Dr. Jonathon Hill, VP of Science and Technology at Wasatch Biolabs, we explore the importance of epigenetics in understanding and combating unhealthy aging and the so-called aging-associated disorders. He explains how epigenetic effects such as DNA methylation, hydroxy-methylation and addition of …
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174 Kimberley Gillan: Healthy Eating on a Low Budget
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In EPISODE 174 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER we explore the important topic of Food Security. Dr. Gillian Lockitch and Kimberley Gillan discuss the importance of maintaining healthy nutrition despite rising food costs and a restrictive budget. Kimberley shares insights from her book "How Low Can You Go: Nutritious Meals from $50 per Week." She em…
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173 John E Lewis: Polysaccharides and a Plant-based Diet in Brain Health
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In EPISODE 173 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER we explore whether a whole food, plant-based diet and dietary supplements, particularly polysaccharides from aloe vera and rice bran, are optimal for health, in particular brain health. The founder and president of Dr Lewis Nutrition, Dr John Lewis, has a passion for educating others about the value of…
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172 Sky Bergman: Wisdom from Lives Well Lived
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EPISODE 172 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on aging gracefully and the wisdom we acquire through a life well lived. Most people would agree that the most powerful factor in aging well is a positive mindset, the absolute belief that you can age youthfully and in good health. Imagine having a treasure trove of examples of resilience, positiv…
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171 Meesha Dogan PhD. A.I. Epigenetics and Heart Health
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In EPISODE 171 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER we explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) applied to epigenetics to enhance heart health, specifically coronary heart disease, the primary cause of heart attacks. I talk with Meesha Dogan, CEO, Co-Founder, and Director of Cardio Diagnostics, an AI-driven precision cardiovascula…
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170 Jared Pelo MD. Enhancing Longevity: AI, Data and Healthspan
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EPISODE 170 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the transformative potential of AI in healthcare, emphasizing its ability to enhance patient care, diagnostics, and treatment outcomes. Jared Pelo, MD shares his experience in integrating AI into medical practice, focusing on prevention and personalized health. The conversation highlights the i…
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169 Jennifer Powers PhD. Beyond Our Origins: Using Evolutionary Science to Thrive. Part 2.
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In EPISODE 169 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER, I again talk with Jennifer Powers PhD, co-author with Luke Comer, of the newly released book, On the Origin of Being: Understanding the Science of Evolution to Enhance your Quality of Life. We explore foundational areas in which evolutionary mismatch between humans and modern society may lead to vario…
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168 Jenny Powers PhD. Beyond our Origins: Using Evolutionary Science to Thrive Part 1.
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In EPISODE 168 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER I talk with Jennifer Powers PhD, co-author with Luke Comer, of the newly released book, On the Origin of Being: Understanding the Science of Evolution to Enhance your Quality of Life. I found this book to be both a fascinating and captivating read, and an intensively researched and reference text. So t…
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167 Tina Huang PhD: Neuroscience to Holistic Brain Health
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In EPISODE 167 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER we discuss how Tina Huang came to integrate her neuroscience background with a holistic approach to brain health, and the importance of identifying and managing environmental toxins, molds and other pathogens in addressing aging processes in the prevention of chronic diseases. We discuss the challenges…
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166 Haleh Shoah: Preserving Memories and Memorabilia
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EPISODE 166 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER with Haleh Shoah, focuses on preserving memories and memorabilia as a gateway to our story, our past and our legacy. Haleh is the founder and CEO of Picturli, a photo organization, curation, archiving and design studio, that helps families, individuals and businesses transform their photo chaos into one s…
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In EPISODE 165 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER with Cheri Merz, we discuss “Packaging Your Expertise”, the multi-author book to which we both contributed a chapter. This book, the 5th installment in the Expertise-Based Business series, is available today on Amazon Kindle at a special launch price of US$0.99. Use this link https://amzn.to/4cQhHuO . …
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164 Dr. Samantha Wellapilli: Self-Healing Anxiety
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In EPISODE 164 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER with Dr. Samantha Wellapilli, we discuss the limitations of conventional medicine in addressing mental health issues and the need for a more comprehensive approach incorporating spiritual practices and connection with community. We explore the intersections of personal responsibility, spirituality, str…
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163 Tom Ingegno: Cupping and Other East Asian Therapies
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EPISODE 163 of GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on cupping, acupuncture and other East Asian therapies. We discuss the history and safety of cupping therapy, a traditional Chinese medicine practice, and its integration with modern research. We also explore various East Asian medical techniques and practices, including acupuncture, moxibustion, …
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162 Sherri Lukac: Pillars of Wellness and Personal Empowerment
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EPISODE 162 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on four pillars of wellness, and the importance of mind-body practices, such as yoga and meditation, in managing stress and anxiety. We emphasize the need to identify your passions and purpose in life, and to listen to your body through personalized nutrition rather than following the latest fad. …
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161 Dr. Heather Sandison. Reversing Alzheimer's
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EPISODE 161 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on demonstrable benefits of lifestyle adaptations for reversing Alzheimer's.I talk with Dr. Heather Sandison, a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine, and author of the newly released book, Reversing Alzheimer’s: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain…
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160 Duncan Bhaskaran Brown: Real Men Quit... Drinking!
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EPISODE 160 of GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on alcohol use, excessive drinking, and the destructive effect of alcoholism on health. Alcohol consumption is highest in the Boomer Generation, and there are differences between alcohol use in men and women. I speak with Duncan Bhaskaran Brown, author of “ Real Men Quit. Our conversation revolved…
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159 Dr. Torkil Faero: Balance Stress, Optimise Health and Live Longer
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Episode 159 of GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the use of monitoring devices and trackers, measuring biometric data such as heart rate variability, sleep patterns and multiple other approaches, to achieve optimal health and well-being. We explore the intricate relationship between sleep, movement, and music on overall health, and highlight …
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158 Sandra Scheinbaum PhD: Functional Medicine Health Coaching
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EPISODE 158 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on functional medicine, and the value of having a health coach to support the lifestyle changes you might make to promote wellness and live younger longer. I talk with functional medicine health coach trainer, Sandra Scheinbaum, founder and CEO of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy (FMCA), a…
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EPISODE 157 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on one of the key pillars of the Growing Older Living Younger Roadmap for healthy aging - positive relationships built through personal and community connections. We recognize the importance of positive relationships in counteracting negative, stress-response evoking emotions such as loneliness or…
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156 Janet Singer Applefield. Janet's Story: Finding Herself in the Holocaust
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EPISODE 156 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the powers of love, resilience, curiosity and courage to enable one to survive the most profound and catastrophic childhood traumas imaginable. Used wisely, those same powers will lead us to age gracefully to live younger longer. My guest today exemplifies survival through courage and resilienc…
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155 Rodney George: Fulfil Your Bucket List Challenge
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EPISODE 155 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on travel and the value of seeking out and relishing new experiences for living young. My favourite form of travel was dance cruising and for years I shared my Dance Cruise Travelblogues on my lifestyles website. When covid hit us and the world shut down, travel, and especially dance cruising, was…
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154 Joe Friel: Endurance Training for Super-Aging?
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EPISODE 154 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER illustrates the importance of mental attitude and physical activity for enhancing health span. Today I talk with triathlon and endurance coach, Joe Friel. With a master's degree in Exercise Science, Joe was a marathoner and running coach throughout the 1970s and early 1980s. After his first triathlon in 1…
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153 Karen DeLoach, Art as Self Therapy. Wellness through Creativity
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EPISODE 153 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the healing power of creativity through expression of the visual arts. Art therapy in the broadest sense is a form of psychotherapy that allows individuals to express themselves in ways that words cannot. It provides a safe outlet for emotions, thoughts, and experiences. In previous episodes we…
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152 Dr. George Ackerman: A Conversation on Parkinson's Disease
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EPISODE 152 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on Parkinson’s Disease, the impact on individuals with Parkinson’s. and on their family and caretakers supporting them. Parkinson’s Disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's Disease. In the US nearly 90,000 people are newly diagnosed each year and in Canada, aro…
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151 Amy K Wilson: Fat Loss the FASTer Way
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EPISODE 151 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on individualized nutrition and exercise programs to prevent and reverse diseases as we age. Today’s Featured Expert is Amy K. Wilson, a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist and certified fitness professional. Amy is also a certified nutrition coach using the FASTer Way to Fat Loss platform. Amy’s…
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150 Dr. Gillian Lockitch: Changing Aging to Live Younger Longer
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In EPISODE 150 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER I celebrate the power of commitment and constancy that enabled this podcast to reach the milestone of 150 episodes, aired every Monday for three years without fail. Previous episodes have spotlit strategies from authors, researchers and experts about changes in lifestyle and habits that can have a big …
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149 Kim Shapira: Six Simple Rules to Transform Your Relationship to Food
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EPISODE 149 of GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on developing and maintaining a positive relationship with food, to reach and maintain a healthy target weight. Today’s Featured Expert is Kim Shapira, celebrity dietitian, nutritional therapist, and author of This Is What You're Really Hungry for: Six Simple Rules to Transform Your Relationship w…
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148 Theresa Lear Levine: Becoming More YOU: Tapping and Hypnotherapy
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EPISODE 148 of GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the power of Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping) and Hypnotherapy to overcome past traumas, anxiety and adult ADHD. Today’s Featured Expert is EFT Master Practitioner and Hypnotherapist, Theresa Lear Levine.Theresa is the, Founder of Becoming More Me, LLC, Creator of the Becoming More Me Sign…
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147 John Nolan PhD. Nutrients for Your Eyes and Brain: The Magic of Marigolds
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EPISODE 147 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on protecting eye, brain and overall health with the antioxidant carotenoid pigments, especially lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin, as determined in the Central Retinal Enrichment Supplementation Clinical Trials (CREST). Download my free Guide to the Colourful Antioxidants in Your Food that e…
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146 Susan O'Connell: A Zen Inspired Senior Living Community
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THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the practice of Zen, Buddhism and how being part of a Zen inspired community can enhance our own practice of calmness and inner peace. Today’s Featured Guest is Zen teacher, Susan O'Connell, who has lived at the San Francisco Zen Center since 1995. She held many positions there, including 10 y…
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145 Dr. Wendie Trubow: How Environmental Toxins Impact our Health and How we can Heal Ourselves
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THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the impact of environmental toxins and toxicants on our health, how to recognize the adverse effects on our health and how to detoxify ourselves and our environment. Though we think we live “clean”, toxins are everywhere- in food, water, the air we breathe. Today’s guest Is Dr. Wendie Trubow, …
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144 Christopher Burres: Uncover Longevity Secrets - Live Younger Longer
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EPISODE 144 of GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on healthy aging and longevity, to increase health span not just lifespan.Today’s featured guest is Christopher Burres, founder and chief scientist at MyVitalC. In Episode 112 of this podcast, I heard from Chris about ESS60, a unique carbon nano molecule, shown in a single 2012 toxicity study to s…
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143 Susan Janzen: How to Live and Love Each Day
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THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on resilience and triumph over adversity, through keeping a mindset of personal responsibility for your own happiness, and creating a joyful life. We also discuss the fascinating story of the Gold Rush and Klondike Kate. Today’s Featured Guest is Susan Janzen, author of “Living and Loving Each Da…
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142 Mary Elaine Petrucci: Hypnosis and Your Unconscious Mind
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THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the power of hypnosis to reach the unconscious mind and free you of limiting beliefs that may hold you back in many areas of your life. Today’s Featured Guest is Mary Elaine Petrucci, Institute Head and Trainer for Neurolinguistic Programming and Hypnosis, of the Phoenix Rising Life Institute,…
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THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on empowering everyone to accept that they are leaders in their own lives, and with leadership comes responsibility. As we age, there many contexts in which we are providing leadership, whether volunteering in our community, teaching workshops or crafts, leading entrepreneurial teams, or even mod…
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140 Judith Frizlen: Telling Tales of Wisdom and Wonder
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THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER reflects on the unique perspective of grandparents, having the freedom to love their grandchildren without the responsibility of shaping them and highlights the value of empowering ourselves to value and share the wisdom we have accumulated through life with the young ones around us. Today’s Featured Gue…
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139 Mark Evin: LudoFit - Fitness Fun for Healthy Aging
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THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on an innovative home fitness program that combines world travel experiences with exercise for a fun fitness activity that will keep you coming back for more. Today’s Featured Guest is Mark Evin, CEO of Ludica Health and the innovative mind behind LudoFit. Mark has created a digital platform that…
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138 Justin Frandson: Human Performance, Healing and EMF
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THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the effects of EMF (electromagnetic fields) on health and athletic performance and whether there are natural forms of protection from these forces. Today’s Featured Expert is Justin Frandson, Athleticism Performance Coach and Founder of Athleticism.com and EMFRocks.com. He is the author of “At…
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THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on incorporating practices such as Tai Chi or Qi Gong for seniors to enhance physical and mental well being, and healthy aging. Today’s Featured Guest is Blanche Boyce, an Acupressure Therapist and a Master of Medical Qi Gong. Attaining a degree in philosophy in the 1970s, Blanche has long held a…
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136 Jeff Golden: A Question of Happiness?
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In this episode of GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER we ask the question, once our basic needs are met, does money and material goods bring happiness? Today’s Featured Expert is Jeff Golden M.Ed., author of Reclaiming the Sacred: Healing Our Relationships with Ourselves and the World, winner of the Grand Prize at the Nautilus Book Awards. Jeff is a form…
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135 Glenn Livingston PhD. Avoid Addictions, Conquer Cravings and Overcome Food Obsessions
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THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on avoiding cravings and food addictions to create a healthy relationship with food, and embrace a nutrition lifestyle based on whole, unprocessed foods. Today’s Featured Expert is Glenn Livingston Ph.D, a veteran psychologist and long time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm to the foo…
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134 Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill: Creating Connection in Marriage and Life
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THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on counteracting loneliness, and fostering emotional connection in relationships through the program, Connections Codes Today’s Featured Experts, Dr. Glenn Hill and Phyllis Hill share their personal journey of discovering the emotional side of relationships and how they sidestepped each other's t…
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133 Jeremy Bryant: No Stories Lost - Capture Your Memories
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THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on preserving family memories and stories by capturing personal stories. Today’s Featured Speaker is Jeremy Bryant, cofounder of No Story Lost, an organization dedicated to preserving the wisdom and stories that shape families for generations to come. Soon after starting his career as an auditor …
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S3 E9 Ximena Bernal on Eavesdropping Animals and Bilingualism in Science
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In this conversation, Matthew speaks with Dr. Ximena Bernal, professor of biological sciences at Purdue University. They discuss Ximena's research into spies in the túngara frog communication system. After the break, they talk about Ximena's journey as a native Spanish speaker working as a scientist in a field whose primary language is English and …
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S3 E9 (¡En Español!) Ximena Bernal sobre animales espías y bilingüismo en la ciencia
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En esta conversación, Matthew habla con Dr. Ximena Bernal, profesora de biología en la Universidad Purdue. Hablan de la investigación de Ximena sobre espías en el sistema de comunicación de la rana túngara. Después del descanso, hablan sobre el viaje de Ximena como hablante nativa de español trabajando como científica en un campo cuyo idioma princi…
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132 Dr. Michael Breus: Sleep Times and Chronotypes: Are You a Lion, Bear, Wolf or Dolphin
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THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on understanding how our unique internal circadian rhythms, derived from interaction of genotype with environment, define our chronotype, which can help us optimize the times at which we should sleep, eat, exercise, interact with others and much more. Today’s Featured Expert is Dr. Michael Breus,…
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131 Dr. Jeffrey Gross: Spinal Surgery or Stem Cells?
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THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on application of stem cells and other regenerative practices as alternatives to early use of spinal surgery Today’s Featured Expert is Dr. Jeffrey Gross, neurosurgeon and regenerative medicine practitioner. Dr. Gross, graduated from the University of California Berkeley with a degree in biochemi…
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130 Dr. Gillian Lockitch:The Change Your Aging Masterplan.
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THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER highlights how each one of us can create a personalized roadmap for aging gracefully and in optimal health. During her quest to reverse the negative effects of unhealthy aging due to inactivity after incapacitating spinal nerve damage, Dr. Gillian Lockitch evolved her personal roadmap to living younger l…
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129 Louisa Valentin: Fitness with Fun for Healthy Aging
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THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the importance of finding a fitness program that is safe, fun and enjoyable so that it become a sustainable activity as your age. Today’s Featured Expert is Louisa Valentin, a certified Empowerment Wellness Coach, a BSN Registered Nurse, fitness enthusiast.and cofounder of a nonprofit group ai…
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THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the enigmatic world of scalar energy, a force explored by Nikola Tesla in the 1800’s, yet remains outside the realm of mainstream physics or conventional healthcare today. We will explore origins and claims about the diverse array of applications of this force. My guest expert on scalar energy…
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