Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,

 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 resilience.  Eighty-eight year old Janet Singer Applefield,  holocaust survivor and author of “Becoming Janet: Finding Myself in the Holocaust”, was given away by her parents when she was seven years old. It was days before her parents were forced to report for a mandatory selection, the Nazis term for systematically separating those to be immediately murdered, from those to be worked to death. She survived the holocaust by hiding on a farm under a false identity. Miraculously, her father survived the camps and 3 years, found her in an orphanage. Janet learned 72 years later, that her mother had been exterminated at the Belzec death camp. If there's anyone who can teach us about bravery, resilience and hope, it is Janet Singer Applefield, through her memoir, showing how profound tragedy can be transformed into hope, self determination, and ultimately joy. Episode Timeline   0:11 Resilience, courage, and hope in the face of childhood trauma and the Holocaust. 5:13 Janet’s Holocaust survival story, starting with her separation at age 7 from her parents  11:32 Surviving WWII as a young Jewish girl, reuniting with her father after 3.5 years, and immigrating to America. 19:18 How today, she shares her holocaust stories through speaking invitations, to thousands of children a year.   22:00 Insights  on living with purpose, keeping busy and constantly challenging one’s assumptions to keep youthful   26:00 Sharing insights on preparing for retirement and finding purpose in older age.   30:7  Gratitude for the heroes of her story, who saved her life at the risk of losing their own and how the smallest act of kindness has a ripple effect. Learn more about about Janet Singer Applefield and Becoming Janet: Finding Myself In The Holocaust”. (https://a.co/d/5LmB3b0) FB: https://www.facebook.com/janetapplefieldauthor IG: https://www.instagram.com/janetapplefield/ WEB: https://www.janetapplefield.com/ Get to know Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch Download your free Guide to Living Younger Longer.  Download the Growing Older Living Younger app for your smartphone or tablet Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill website: https://www.askdrgill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianlockitch/ X: https://twitter.com/GilliansReviews And if you have not already done so, follow, rate and review this Growing Older Living Younger podcast.

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 no longer feasible. Now like many of my contemporaries,  I am ready to fill the holes in my travel bucket list. And so I'm specially delighted to talk today with Rodney George, a luxury travel consultant with over 15 years of experience in the travel industry.  Rodney leads an agency of travel professionals with a combined 185 years of travel experience, dedicated to providing personalized service and curating perfect travel experiences. Whether it's a romantic getaway or a family vacation, Rodney’s extensive knowledge of the best hotels, resorts and destinations around the world, as well as the latest safety protocols and travel trends, allows him to tailor each trip to his client’s specific needs and preferences. Episode Timeline 0:11 A conversation on aging, health, and travel with a luxury travel consultant. 5:28 Luxury travel, cruises, and those pesky single supplements. 12:43 Luxury travel planning and budget constraints. 18: 42 Cruise travel planning and the importance of expert advice for aging baby boomers. 24:38 Luxury travel, including customized tours and experiences. 32:41 Memories, travel and aging and tips for living younger. Learn more about about Rodney George and Luxury Travel at: The Luxury Travelers Podcast rodney.travel  luxetrav.com Meet Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch Download your free Guide to Living Younger Longer.  Download the Growing Older Living Younger app for your smartphone or tablet Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill website: https://www.askdrgill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianlockitch/ X: https://twitter.com/GilliansReviews And if you have not already done so, follow, rate and review this Growing Older Living Younger podcast.

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 1983 he began coaching multi sport athletes, becoming one of the first triathlon coaches in the country. His book The Triathletes Training Bible, remains the best selling book on triathlon training. Joe currently lives and trains in the mountains of northern Arizona. It struck me that Joe Friel is a poster child for Super-Aging, and I wanted him to share with us, the inner drive and passion for his sport that keeps him fit and actively training in his 80s  Some of the most frequent concerns I hear from participants in the Change Your aging Master Plan is that their activity level has decreased with age. Many have arthritis, fibromyalgia, or osteoporosis, and are much less inclined to keep mobile and active throughout the day. The first chapter in Joe's Triathletes Training Bible shows that a mental toughness mindset combining commitment, confidence and patience, is the key to success as a triathlete. I believe also that an essential key to aging youthfully is maintaining a mindset that with commitment, confidence and patience, we can remain physically and mentally vibrant, energized and active throughout our life. Episode Timeline: 0:11 Aging youthfully with endurance coach Joe Friel.  4:51 Life journey from runner to triathlon coach 10:26 Transition to writing books 14:17 Exercise habits, aging and injuries 18:48 Impact of mental strength and fitness on a cycling athlete 25:31 Mental preparation for competition 31.28 Aging, maintaining fitness, and mental well-being Learn more about about Joe Friel: joefrieltraining.com Twitter: @jfriel Book: The Triathlete's Training Bible: The World's Most Comprehensive Training Guide, 5th Edition  Get to know Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch Download your free Guide to Living Younger Longer.  Download the Growing Older Living Younger app for your smartphone or tablet Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill website: https://www.askdrgill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ Join the GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianlockitch/ X: https://twitter.com/GilliansReviews And if you have not already done so, follow, rate and review this Growing Older Living Younger podcast.

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, around 11,000. In this episode we highlight the efforts of one man to honor the life and memory of his mother, by raising awareness of Parkinson’s disease through TogetherForSharon®. See  links below. Today’s featured guest is George Ackerman PhD.  From Brooklyn, N.Y, but now residing in Florida, George works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman, to Parkinson’s Disease. Wanting to honor his mother and bring about greater awareness of Parkinson’s Disease, together with his family he started TogetherForSharon®. As well as keeping Sharon’s memory alive, they wanted to share the message of Parkinson’s Awareness, and garner hope for a cure. The website, https://www.togetherforsharon.com/ reaches thousands of individuals across the country. George currently interviews individuals throughout the Parkinson’s community including various foundations, caregivers, and Parkinson’s warriors to help share their stories and causes on the Together For Sharon podcast. Episode Timeline   0:11 Introducing Parkinson's disease, awareness and hope for a cure.    3:20 Caregiving, and advocacy for Parkinson's disease.   9:12 Parkinson's disease progression and end-of-life care. 13:59 Parkinson's disease symptoms, diagnosis, and fundraising efforts. 19:03 Research and potential causes.  24:53 Living with Parkinson's disease and advocacy for support. Learn more about about George Ackerman, Together for Sharon, and Parkinson’s Disease: Website https://www.togetherforsharon.com/ Email togetherforsharon@gmail.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/togetherforsharon112020 Twitter/X https://twitter.com/togetherforsha Get to know Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Lockitch to hear how you can Change Your Aging. Download the Growing Older Living Younger mobile app website: https://www.askdrgill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianlockitch/ X: https://twitter.com/GilliansReviews And if you have not already done so, please follow, rate and review this Growing Older Living Younger podcast.

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 mission is to empower and equip her clients to take charge of their health, by developing individualized health plans to help prevent and reverse diseases with nutrition and fitness. Through her personal and professional experience, she has seen first hand how diet and exercise can be the key to reversing their pre-diabetes, diabetes, high cholesterol, and more. She is driven to help her clients no longer feeling enslaved by their scale. Episode Timeline 0:11 Nutrition and fitness for healthy aging with a geriatric pharmacist and fitness professional.  2:31 Aging, nutrition, and fitness with a personal journey 6:13 Midlife weight gain and its prevention through holistic approach. 11:58 Healthy eating and exercise habits for perimenopause and menopause. 20:16 Aging well, mindset, and weight loss with GLP-1 agonist drugs. 25:55 Ozempic and its effects on weight loss and blood sugar balance 31:27 Low-carb diets and intermittent fasting for optimal health. 34:51 Fitness, nutrition, and aging with a certified coach. Learn more about about Amy K. Wilson amykwilson.com     Get to know Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch Download your free Guide to Living Younger Longer.  Download the Growing Older Living Younger app for your smartphone or tablet Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill website: https://www.askdrgill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianlockitch/ X: https://twitter.com/GilliansReviews And if you have not already done so, follow, rate and review this Growing Older Living Younger podcast.

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 impact on your health and vitality as you age. Today to celebrate the commitment and constancy that enabled me to reach the milestone of 150 consecutive episodes, the author, researcher and wellness, beauty and healthy aging expert I am spotlighting is me, as I share with you the story behind Growing Older Living Younger and the Change Your Aging Masterplan. Episode Timeline 0.11 Introduction to Aging gracefully with insights from the host. 1:58 Dr. Gillian Lockitch shares her story of loss, resilience, and reinvention in midlife. 5:10 Regaining healthy aging and wellness after emergency spinal surgery. 8:36 A Roadmap for Aging gracefully and healthy living to Live Younger Longer Get to know Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch Order your copy of Growing Older Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and the Art of Retiring Comfortably  at www.gillianlockitch.com Download the Growing Older Living Younger app for your smartphone or tablet Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill website: https://www.askdrgill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyoung LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianlockitch/ X: https://twitter.com/GilliansReviews And if you have not already done so, please follow, rate and review this Growing Older Living Younger podcast.

 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 with Food to Become Your Healthiest Self. Kim has a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Tulane University and a Master’s degree in Human Metabolism and Clinical Nutrition from Boston University. For over 25 years she has helped people lose weight and keep it off, both in her private Los Angeles practice,  and in hospitals, sports clinics, addiction centers and universities. When she's not helping her clients take back their relationship with food, she enjoys life as a wife and mother of three children and three pups. Episode Timeline: 0:11 Food habits for healthy aging with celebrity dietitian Kim Shapira. 2:32 Nutrition and wellness 10:10 Healthy eating and dietary approaches with a nutritionist / dietitian. 14:27 Overcoming limiting beliefs and developing a healthy relationship with food. 20:09 Mindful eating and recognizing emotional triggers. 24:55 Hunger, eating habits, and food addiction. 30:31 Sleep and its importance for overall health. 33:49 Health and wellness habits with a focus on self-care and empowerment. 39:16 Aging, health, and relationships Learn more about about Kim Shapira  https://www.pinterest.com/kimshapiramethod/ https://www.facebook.com/kimshapiramethod/ https://www.instagram.com/kimshapiramethod/ Book: This Is What You're Really hungry for: Six Simple Rules to Transform Your Relationship with Food to Become Your Healthiest Self. Use Promo code 35% off/ hungryfor24 Get to know Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch Download your free Guide to Living Younger Longer.  Download the Growing Older Living Younger app for your smartphone or tablet Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill website: https://www.askdrgill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianlockitch/ X: https://twitter.com/GilliansReviews And if you have not already done so, follow, rate and review this Growing Older Living Younger podcast.

 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 Signature Program and Author of BECOMING MORE ME: Tapping into Success– Subconscious Secrets of an ADHD Entrepreneurial Mom. As a self-described an ADHD entrepreneurial wife and mom of 4 boys, Theresa is passionate about helping professional women ditch anxiety, limiting beliefs, and past trauma to reclaim their power and step into a new paradigm abundant in inner peace, self-trust, and confidence. Episode Timeline 0:11 Emotional freedom techniques and hypnotherapy for overcoming trauma and anxiety. 2:42 ADHD diagnosis and personal growth. 7:45 Managing anxiety and ADHD with holistic approaches. 12:08 Emotional Freedom Techniques for managing emotional issues. 16:49 Hypnotherapy and EFT tapping for personal growth. 21:17 Law of attraction and manifesting with personal experiences. 26:31 Using EFT tapping for emotional release and personal growth. 31:40 Slowing down and living intentionally for better aging. Learn more about about Theresa Levine  and Becoming More Me at the links below IG: https://www.instagram.com/theresalearlevine Website: www.theresalearlevine.com Podcast Website: www.becomingmoreme.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/theresalearlevine Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX2Kj-CBxX_Oj96ZdESjn9Q LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresalearlevine https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX2Kj-CBxX_Oj96ZdESjn9Q Get to know Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch Download your free Guide to Living Younger Longer.  Download the Growing Older Living Younger app for your smartphone or tablet Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill website: https://www.askdrgill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianlockitch/ X: https://twitter.com/GilliansReviews And if you have not already done so, follow, rate and review this Growing Older Living Younger podcast.

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 explains the wellness benefits and food sources of these protective nutrients. To tell us how key nutrients can protect our eyes from macular degeneration, and  help preserve memory and mental acuity, I talk with today’s Featured Expert, Professor John Nolan. He is a Fulbright Scholar, and a full professor at the South East Technological University (SETU), Waterford, Ireland, where he holds a Howard Chair in Human Nutrition, He is the Director of the Nutrition Research Centre Ireland (NRCI). This research centre studies the role of nutrition for vision, cognitive function and prevention of age-related diseases. In 2011, Prof Nolan won a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) research grant to study the impact of nutritional supplementation on visual function via two Central Retinal Enrichment Supplementation Clinical Trials), and has  published 117 peer-reviewed scientific papers. Episode Timeline: 0:11 Why targeted nutrition for Eye Health 5:17 Nutrition and eye health with a focus on carotenoids. 10:02 Measuring macular pigment in the eye and its changes with supplements. 16:04 The importance of macula pigments in eye health. 21:07 Lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin.in eye health. 28: 07 Sources of antioxidants, micronutrient supplements, and their overall effects on health of the body. 31:53 Eye health and antioxidants. 37:41 Antioxidants and healthy aging Learn more about Prof John Nolan and the Carotenoid research: http://www.profjohnnolan.com/ http://www.bonconference.org/ https://ie.linkedin.com/in/johnmnolan https://www.instagram.com/profjohnnolan   Get to know Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch Download Your free Guide to the Colourful Antioxidants in Your Food Download the Growing Older Living Younger app for your smartphone or tablet Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill website: https://www.askdrgill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianlockitch/ X: https://twitter.com/GilliansReviews And if you have not already done so, follow, rate and review this Growing Older Living Younger podcast.

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 years as Vice President and President, and she is a fully ordained Zen teacher. Prior to her life as a Zen student, Susan owned and operated two film production companies with offices in LA and San Francisco, and produced four independent feature films, and one TV movie. She is the visionary behind Enso village, a Zen inspired senior living community in Northern California. Episode Timeline: 0:11 Intro to Zen practice and its impact on aging 3:26 Zen practice and Buddhism 11:37 Buddhism and personal development 17:05 Buddhist practices and philosophies 23:31 Zen philosophy and community living 28:59 Aging gracefully Learn more about Susan O”Connell, the San Francisco Zen Center, and Enso village, here: enso.kendal.org,  sfzc.org About  Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch Order your copy of  Growing Older Living Younger, the Science of Aging Gracefully, and the Art of Retiring Comfortably. Download your free Guide to Living Younger Longer.  Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill website: https://www.askdrgill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger

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, who together with her husband, Dr. Ed Levitan, co-authored the book,  "Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing." A Functional Medicine certified practitioner and gynaecologist, Wendie is passionate about helping women optimize their health and lives. Through her personal struggles with mold and metal toxicity, celiac disease, and other health issues, Dr. Trubow has developed a deep sense of compassion and expertise for what her patients are facing. In their membership based wellness organization, Five Journeys, they focus on integrating 5 core areas of health to create wellness plans for their members. Episode Timeline: 0:11  Introduction to environmental toxin impact on health, and detoxification strategies. 3:13 How Wendie’s professional career and personal experience led to Five Journeys. 10:20 Creating healthy habits and self-care. 15:54 Environmental toxins and their impact on health. 22:50 Toxins and their impact on the body. 26:30 Therapeutic nutrition and evaluating client health 33:54 Non-toxic living for optimal metabolic health Learn more about Dr. Wendie Trubow DrWendie.com/gift https://www.facebook.com/fivejourneys https://www.instagram.com/5journeyshealth/ https://twitter.com/5JourneysHealth https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBIkSOxPL3t3wQuKmnGwGRA/about https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendietrubow/ About Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch Order your copy of  Growing Older Living Younger, the Science of Aging Gracefully, and the Art of Retiring Comfortably. Download your free Guide to Living Younger Longer.  Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill Email  Dr. Gill at askdrgill@gmail.com website: https://www.askdrgill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger And if you have not already done so, please follow, rate and review the Growing Older Living Younger podcast.

 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 significantly enhance longevity in the exposed group of Wistar rats. Since our interview, Chris has written, together with Jerome Corsi, a book titled Live Longer and Better: Your Journey to Living Longer and Better has Never been more Achievable than Today. I was also interested to hear all about the upcoming online summit which Chris has curated, called Uncovering the Secrets to Longevity: Living Beyond the Norms where you can hear from experts in all aspects of longevity. Episode Timeline: 0:01 introduction to Aging, longevity, and healthy habits 2:21 Aging and longevity biohacking with a focus on ESS60. 6:59 Longevity supplements 13.42 Aging, longevity, and molecular biology. 20:01 Aging, longevity, and biohacking with experts. 26:00 The upcoming Longevity and Living Longer summit 31:45 Aging, stem cells, and longevity. Learn more about Chris Burres and his work: Find the book here:  Live Longer and Better: Your Journey to Living Longer and Better has Never been more Achievable Find Uncovering the Secrets to Longevity: Living Beyond the Norms Summit here: Get to know Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch Download your free Guide to Living Younger Longer.  Download the Growing Older Living Younger app for  smartphone or tablet Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill website: https://www.askdrgill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianlockitch/ X: https://twitter.com/GilliansReviews

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 Day”, and host of the "Living and Loving Each Day” podcast. Susan is an accomplished singer and recording artist who represented Edmonton for two years as Klondike Kate and  sang the National Anthems at two Stanley Cup Playoff games. She continues her professional singing career as the vocalist with a 16-piece Trocadero Orchestra.  Susan earned her Bachelor of Education degree at 42, and is a Certified Happy for No Reason Coach and Trainer. In her Course -7 Steps to Courageous Confidence on Camera, Susan  empowers the camera-shy to master their on-camera presence. Episode Timeline 0:11  Aging, resilience, and mindset with author Susan Janzen 2:51 How she triumphed over adversity and built a musical career 7:29 The story of Klondike Kate and Edmonton's gold rush history 12:00 Career in music and  education. 16:30 Personal experiences in special education, and career changes 21:35 Taking personal responsibility for happiness 27:02 Personal growth through grief, and faith 31:58 Aging, gratitude, and special needs parenting. Learn more about Sue Janzen and her work at the links below https://www.facebook.com/susancjanzen/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-janzen-b-ed-5940988/ https://www.livingandlovingeachday.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJTT3pbGqmqiyNvjqLtYdA About  Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch Download the Growing Older Living Younger app Download your free Guide to Living Younger Longer.  Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill Email  Dr. Gill at info@askdrgill.com website: https://www.askdrgill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger And if you have not already done so, follow, please rate and review the Growing Older Living Younger podcast

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, where she assists people who sit on the sidelines of their lives to live an enriched, purpose-filled life.  She initially pursued a career in healthcare as a Speech Language Pathologist with the mission to give children and adults a ‘voice’ to communicate their wants and desires. Mary Elaine serves the caregiver community through her health and wellness Podcast: Caregiver Cast, Global Summit: The Caregiver Conference, Caregiver Lifeline Community, Facebook Lives, and a Facebook Group full of resources, expert information, and interviews. Episode Timeline 0:11 Using hypnosis for personal growth and wellness 2:59 Labor rights and personal legacy. 8:29 Caregiving, hypnosis, and NLP 16:03 Hypnosis and its effectiveness in personal growth. 23:11 Hypnosis and its effectiveness in overcoming limiting beliefs.  32:10 Hypnosis and its benefits for aging. Learn more about Mary Elaine Petrucci and PhoenixRisingLifeinstitute.com at the links below https://www.phoenixrising lifeinstitute.com;  https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryelainepetrucci/;  https://www.facebook.com/groups/373423030311924;  https://www.facebook.com/maryelaine.petrucci; https://twitter.com/ExpertElaine; https://www.instagram.com/healthcare_expert/ About  Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch Download the Growing Older Living Younger app Download your free Guide to Living Younger Longer.  Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill Email  Dr. Gill at info@askdrgill.com website: https://www.askdrgill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ Private GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger And if you have not already done so, follow, please rate and review the Growing Older Living Younger podcast.

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 modelling positive behaviours for our grandchildren. Today’s Featured Guest is  Paul Lawrence Vann, founder and President of Wealth Building Academy, LLC, a leadership consultancy based in Fort Washington, Maryland. Paul is the author of the book, Leadership Is influence and is a two-time, #1 international best-selling author. He hosts the podcast, Wealth Academy Podcast: Wealth Is More Than Just Money as well as the  Leadership Is Influence YouTube Channel. Paul has  a digital course, How To Become A Leader of Influence. Paul served over 20 years in the United States Air Force, including 12 consecutive years in the Pentagon, and a year as a Capitol Hill Fellow, working for a member of Congress, in the U.S House of Representatives. He retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel and is the father of two Gen Z children. Episode Timeline 0:11 Leadership and its impact on aging 3:14 The relationship  of leadership and Influence. 9:54 Self-leadership and its importance for senior professionals.18:57 Identity, leadership, and finance 29:19 Navigating misinformation in health and politics. 35:54 Diets and aging.   Learn more about Paul Vann, Wealth Building Academy and “Leadership Is Influence” ww.leadershipisinfluencebook.com www.twitter.com/paulvann www.facebook.com/paulvann1 www.instagram.com/paullawrencevann About  Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch Download the Growing Older Living Younger app Download your free Guide to Living Younger Longer.  Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill. Email:  info@askdrgill.com website: https://www.askdrgill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger And if you have not already done so, please follow, rate and review the Growing Older Living Younger podcast.

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 Guest is Judith Frizlen, writer, teacher, mother, grandmother, founder of the Rose Garden Early Childhood Center and author of Where Wisdom Meets Wonder:  40 Stories of Grandma Love. An advocate for young children and everyone who cares for them – she is a champion of play and loves to go on adventures with her husband – whether traveling, kayaking, hiking, bicycling, or just strolling through the local park. Her other books include: “Unpacking Guilt, a Mother’s Journey to Freedom”, “Words for Parents in Small Doses”, and “Words for Teachers and Caregivers in Small Doses”.  Episode Timeline  0:11 Embracing aging's positives with wisdom and play  2:51 Early childhood education and social development 10:22 Child development, grandparenting, and intergenerational connections 16:03 Aging, wisdom, and sharing experiences. 24:09 Aging, health, and wellness: the Growing Older Living Younger mission Learn more about Judith Frizlen and her books at the links below https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-frizlen-70aabb17 https://www.instagram.com/judith_frizlen/ https://www.facebook.com/JudithFrizlenAuthor/ About Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch Download the Growing Older Living Younger app Download your free Guide to Living Younger Longer.  Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill Email  Dr. Gill at info@askdrgill.com website: https://www.askdrgill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger And if you have not already done so, follow,  rate and review the Growing Older Living Younger podcast.

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 combines world travel experiences with beneficial fitness routines to revolutionize the way seniors engage with exercise. From virtually skiing the peaks of Italy, to the cycling trails of the Tour de France, LudoFit helps seniors enjoy fun, accessible and effective fitness activities in their own homes. Before founding Ludica Health, Mark developed multimedia installations for museums and science centers, to engage and inspire people using motion-sensing and computer vision technology. Ludica Heath’s flagship product, Jintronix, is currently used in over 300 rehabilitation facilities in North America. LudoFit, their newest program, is a strength and balance video-game software for adults, accessed through a  downloadable app for laptop and iPad that combines captivating outdoor landscapes, evidence-based exercises, and enjoyable video-game experiences. Episode Timeline 0:11 Intro to revolutionizing senior exercise with a new digital platform  3:35 Multimedia installations and their impact on storytelling. 7:41 Developing a video game-based exercise program for rehabilitation 12:00 Creating a video game for seniors to improve strength and balance. 19:06 Fitness games focussing on core strength and cognitive challenges 23:57 Dance programs for seniors and  maintaining cognition 31: 15 Fitness and aging with a focus on  dancing Learn more about Mark Evin, Ludica Health and LudoFit at the links below. https://ludo.fit https://www.youtube.com/@LudoFit/videos https://www.facebook.com/ludofitapp https://twitter.com/ludica_health https://www.instagram.com/ludicahealth/ About  Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch Download the Growing Older Living Younger app Download your free Guide to Living Younger Longer.  Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill Email: info@askdrgill.com website: https://www.askdrgill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger And if you have not already done so, follow, rate and review the Growing Older Living Younger podcast.

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 “Athleticism, Whole Body + Whole Brain = Performance.” Justin works with  amateur and professional athletes in most major sports, using light, sound, frequency and vibration to facilitate healing and performance. About a decade ago he saw his athletes breaking down from wearable technology and looked to nature to solve this man-made, electricity and EMF challenge that was also affecting people outside the sports field. His EMF Rocks Grounding Bags provide natural protection for helping people co-exist with EMF's and get a deeper sleep. Episode Timeline 0:11 Intro to  Aging, health, and performance 2:45 Wearable technology and its impact on athletes' performance and health 6:42: Scalar waves and their impact on health 11:26 Grounding bags and their effectiveness in improving sleep quality. 17:38 Can grounding bags improve  brain function?  22:17 Grounding techniques for improved overall health.   30:19 EMF effects on health, including muscle, tissues and fascia. 35:05  The importance of EMF exposure and its effects on health Learn more about about Justin Grandson and EMF rocks https://emfrocks.com/ About  Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch Download the Growing Older Living Younger app Download your free Guide to Living Younger Longer.  Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill Email  Dr. Gill at askdrgill@gmail.com website: https://www.askdrgill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger And if you have not already done so, follow,  rate and review the Growing Older Living Younger podcast.

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 an interest in metaphysics and mysticism although it wasn't until much later that she began to study the Eastern practices of Acupressure, Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Martial Arts. She is currently working on a Doctorate Program in Medical Qi Gong. She is the creator of 3 online Qi Gong courses and a co-author in  2 bestselling books, Own Your Expertise & Monetize Your expertise. Episode Timeline 0:11 Introduction to aging gracefully with acupressure therapist and medical Qigong master.  2:54 Eastern practices, martial arts, and medical Qi Gong  9:23 Eastern and Western medicine perspectives on virtues and their impact on the body 16.57 Qi Gong and Tai Chi for musculoskeletal health  23.32 Why Tai Chi and Qi Gong is great for seniors.  Learn more about Blanche, her Online Course: Ageless Vitality Qi Gong and The Qi Gong Club (weekly qi gong classes) here. Facebook, Personal: https://www.facebook.com/blanche.boyce Facebook, Group - Active & Healthy after 50: https://www.facebook.com/groups/activeandhealthyafter50 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/?next=%2F About  Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch Download the Growing Older living Younger app Download your free Guide to Living Younger Longer.  Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill Email  Dr. Gill at askdrgill@gmail.com website: https://www.askdrgill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger And if you have not already done so, follow,  rate and review the Growing Older Living Younger podcast.

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 former Fulbright Scholar in sustainable development, was awarded the US State Department’s Millennium International Volunteer Award, and has directed several nonprofits dedicated to sustainability and social justice. He was most recently a scholar-in-residence at Vassar College. Jeff's book, Reclaiming the Sacred, draws on contributions of psychologists and economists, cosmologists and activists, saints and poets, to explore the things that most nourish human well-being, and those that don’t. Episode Timeline 0:11. Intro to happiness, health, and longevity with Jeff Golden. 3:13. The genesis of a  book on personal growth and self-awareness. 6:16. The relationship between money and happiness. 12:29 Poverty, happiness, and basic needs. 18:26 Happiness, genetics, and your inner life. 22:49 Happiness, self-esteem, and connection in a divided society. Learn more about Jeff Golden and Reclaiming the Sacred at the links in the show notes. www.reclaimingthesacred.net About Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch Check out the Growing Older Living Younger app Download your free Guide to Living Younger Longer.  Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill website: https://www.askdrgill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger And if you have not already done so, follow, rate and review the Growing Older Living Younger podcast.