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In a world where people are living longer than ever, our biggest challenge isn’t adding more years to our life but adding life to those years. How can we maximize our health, wellness, and lifestyle to ensure we’re not simply existing, but truly thriving? What are the secrets to living more vibrantly and purposefully? How can we celebrate each day as an incredible gift? As we’re reconceptualizing the shift from extending lifespan to prioritizing healthspan, we’re embracing a revolution that redefines what it means to live well. With these groundbreaking shifts underway, it’s time to consider how you’ll spend the next decades.
The Fully Alive podcast dives into the cutting-edge research and innovations shaping the future of positive aging: breakthroughs in medicine, advancements in technology, and novel strategies to extend and improve your life. From practical health tips to a radical rethinking of longevity, Fully Alive offers solutions to the powerful need to fill our days with intention, vitality, and joy.
Host Zach Gurick will be your guide to unlocking these remarkable discoveries. With a multifaceted background spanning the fields of biology, chemistry, and theology, Zach has a deep understanding of the science of healthy aging and the human desire for meaning. His passion for staying on top of the latest breakthroughs in wellness fuels excitement in each episode, ensuring listeners receive insights that are both informed and inspiring. As the Director of Sales and Optimal Aging at Shell Point, Zach has firsthand experience helping people navigate pivotal life decisions, making him the perfect companion for this transformative journey. Beyond his professional expertise, Zach’s dedication to personal wellness shines through his athletic achievements, including completing multiple Ironman 70.3 events, a Full Ironman, and numerous marathons and half-marathons.
Discover entertaining conversations with leading experts, including thought leaders, celebrated authors, pioneering physicians, and innovators from various disciplines. Their dynamic discussions will challenge conventional thinking, offering you a fresh perspective on navigating the complexities of aging while embracing opportunities for growth. By addressing the unique physical, emotional, and societal aspects of health, this podcast fosters a deeper understanding of what it means to live not just longer, but more meaningfully.
Fully Alive is produced by Shell Point, the largest single-site life plan community in the United States. Located minutes away from Sanibel and Captiva Islands in Southwest Florida, Shell Point’s residents enjoy resort-style amenities in a luxurious, waterfront setting – with the assurance of life care. The community offers extensive wellness options, including a state-of-the-art gym, group fitness classes, and miles of picturesque nature trails perfect for walking or biking. Residents also take advantage of a championship golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, aquatic exercises, and hundreds of opportunities of education, socialization, and artistic expression.
Join us for engaging conversations, expert interviews, and actionable advice to help you embrace each day with energy and purpose. Life is too precious to waste a single moment – start your journey to becoming Fully Alive.
Tune in to Fully Alive at https://www.shellpoint.org/podcast/ and take the first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling future.
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Imagine a 15-minute workout that delivers 12 hours worth of oxygen and reverses the effects of aging—that's the power of exercise with oxygen therapy (EWOT). Our inspiring guest, Brad Pitzele, Co-Founder of One Thousand Roads, shares his incredible personal journey of battling conditions like autoimmune arthritis, Lyme disease, and melanoma, which ultimately led him to develop accessible, high-quality home wellness devices. Brad breaks down the science behind EWOT's ability to boost your VO2 max and re-establish microcirculation, and explains its perfect synergy with red light therapy. Hear powerful stories of recovery from cancer and CTE, and learn how this combined therapy is being used by everyone from elite high school athletes to the elderly following protocols for reversing cognitive decline.The information presented in Fully Alive is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before making changes to your health regimen. Guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host, production team, or sponsors.
Experience the revolutionary power of transformative breathwork that is helping millions shift their physiology and perspective. Former architect turned breathwork expert, Anthony Abbagnano, joins the show to share his personal journey—from restoring old stone buildings in Italy to designing the "architecture of the human experience." He explains the profound science behind techniques like the conscious connected breath, detailing how the shift in oxygen and carbon dioxide levels slows the "monkey mind" to create profound "quantum shifts". Anthony shares incredible stories of healing, including remission from stage four cancer and sight restoration, and introduces his concept of "trauma repair" using the breath as a safety mechanism to achieve greater wholeness, agency, and presence in a world of chaos.The information presented in Fully Alive is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before making changes to your health regimen. Guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host, production team, or sponsors.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.shellpoint.org/podcast/
Human resilience is not only unlocked through sheer will and dedication. One must also know the right science-based approaches to improve their overall health and wellness. Zach Gurick sits down with Cary Reichbach, co-founder of Grey Team Military Community, who explores the science behind advanced healing modalities that extend health span, boost performance, and lead to a deeper sense of purpose. From red light therapy to PEMF mats, they explain how these innovative devices and methods can help you become the best version of yourself. Cary also shares how they use these same approaches at Grey Team to guide military veterans in reintegrating into civilian life and help them deal with PTSD in the most holistic ways.The information presented in Fully Alive is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before making changes to your health regimen. Guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host, production team, or sponsors.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.shellpoint.org/podcast/The information presented in Fully Alive is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before making changes to your health regimen. Guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host, production team, or sponsors.
The power of AI will only grow in the coming years, and everyone can see that it is evolving at an extremely rapid pace right now. Instead of growing fearful that it could take over our lives, why not use it to elevate all aspects of yourself as a human person? Zach Gurick is joined by TC Cooper, founder of UpwardAction® Advisory, to discuss how to use AI safely and ethically to improve your health without losing what it truly means to be a human. She explains how to prepare the right prompts to get in-depth and accurate information from AI tools – all while protecting your privacy and security. She also breaks down how AI can be used to create brain puzzles and workout guides that could help in exercising your physical and mental capabilities.The information presented in Fully Alive is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before making changes to your health regimen. Guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host, production team, or sponsors.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.shellpoint.org/podcast/
If you want your body to stay healthy, you must learn to get the bad stuff out and keep the good stuff in. Eddie Stone is helping people do exactly that through their healthy supplements at Touchstone Essentials. He joins Zach Gurick to share how he leads the charge in making pure, clean, and whole food nutrition easily accessible through their organic products, allowing people to live vibrant lives inside out. Eddie also breaks down different biomarkers to monitor and daily activities you can do to further boost the effect of your healthy supplements.The information presented in Fully Alive is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before making changes to your health regimen. Guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host, production team, or sponsors.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.shellpoint.org/podcast/
Your retirement years should never be spent chugging down medicine or lying in bed all day. Spiritual architect and meditation teacher Wayne Lehrer is here to talk about his book, The Art of Conscious Aging. Together with Zach Gurick, he shares practical tips on navigating the “third act” of your life so you can focus your later years on finding renewed purpose through service, creativity, and connection. Wayne also discusses how to achieve personal freedom by embracing your own mortality and the right way to turn your survival mode into a powerful energy to thrive.The information presented in Fully Alive is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before making changes to your health regimen. Guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host, production team, or sponsors.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.shellpoint.org/podcast/
Undergoing physical therapy is a great way to treat various diseases and keep your body in good shape. Dr. Carl Rothschild is here to present one of the most underutilized yet profoundly effective therapies in modern wellness: red light therapy. He joins Zach Gurick to discuss their Trifecta Light BedTM and shares real-life stories of healing that have resulted from it. Dr. Rothschild breaks down how whole-body red light therapy not only slows down aging, but also addresses musculoskeletal and autoimmune issues, as well as improves mitochondrial functions. He also explains how they use red/near-infrared light technology combined with resonating sound frequencies to achieve quick and tangible results.The information presented in Fully Alive is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before making changes to your health regimen. Guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host, production team, or sponsors.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.shellpoint.org/podcast/
If you can get rid of inflammation in your body, you are making the right step to achieve healing from chronic diseases. Danielle Forsgren is here to present a medical breakthrough device that can make this way more convenient: AVACEN. She joins Zach Gurick to discuss how this noninvasive, drug-free, over-the-counter heat therapy system can provide temporary relief from different kinds of pain and vastly improve blood flow through the microcapillaries. Danielle also shares how AVACEN started as an experimental device to help her sister deal with chronic migraine, and how it was scaled to change countless lives across the world.The information presented in Fully Alive is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before making changes to your health regimen. Guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host, production team, or sponsors.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.shellpoint.org/podcast/
Medical tests and treatments are dreaded by many because they often break the bank. But thanks to AI-empowered medicine, this unfortunate reality may be finally changed for the better. Zach Gurick is joined by Hunter Ziesing and Jesse Levy of Longevity Health, who harness the power of AI to close the gap between cutting-edge science and everyday life. They explain how they unpack a patient’s why to provide them with customized longevity plans tailored to their specific biological needs. Hunter and Jesse also explain how to separate hype from science, the importance of focusing on data-driven disease prevention, and their mission to help one billion people live up to a hundred years old.The information presented in Fully Alive is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before making changes to your health regimen. Guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host, production team, or sponsors.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.shellpoint.org/podcast/
It is certainly exciting to see healthcare breakthroughs thanks to today’s cutting-edge technology – but they can only be possible by securing the right funding. Zach Gurick sits down with Sam Libby of TCB Capital Advisors to share all about their investments in medical innovation. He sheds light on the urgent need to close persistent gaps in women’s health and the true currency of healthcare investment: clinical data. Sam also emphasizes the importance of democratizing early detection technologies, allowing patients to catch cancers, Alzheimer’s, and other life-threatening diseases before they reach the point of no return.The information presented in Fully Alive is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before making changes to your health regimen. Guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host, production team, or sponsors.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.shellpoint.org/podcast/
One in eight people in the world is suffering from chronic migraines, making it one of the most widespread yet misunderstood health challenges of our time. In her teenage years, Dr. Elena Gross struggled with the worst migraines as well, but her research is now changing everything we know about managing and treating them. She joins Zach Gurick to discuss how she developed a diet-based approach in healing chronic migraines, which focuses on what and how we eat to fully optimize brain health. Dr. Gross also shares about Brain Ritual®, the world’s first and only patented medical food she helped develop to correct nutritional deficiencies associated with migraine.The information presented in Fully Alive is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before making changes to your health regimen. Guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host, production team, or sponsors.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.shellpoint.org/podcast/
Growing old may be one of the inevitabilities of life, but it does not have to be miserable. Dr. William Bruno presents the Longevity Pyramid to serve as a guide to reframing aging as an opportunity to thrive. Joining Zach Gurick, he explains why genetics do not have to define your destiny and why simple daily habits can greatly extend your health span. Dr. Bruno emphasizes the importance of adopting a whole foods-based diet, maintaining a physically active lifestyle, and getting enough sleep every single day. He also breaks down some tests you should get to detect life-threatening diseases and prevent them from worsening as early as possible.The information presented in Fully Alive is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before making changes to your health regimen. Guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host, production team, or sponsors.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.shellpoint.org/podcast/
Getting old should not limit you from doing the things you love or enjoying a purposeful life. At 67 years old, Robin Kencel proves that experiencing empowered aging is never impossible. She joins Zach Gurick to discuss how she redefines what it means to age well, solidified by her title of Miss Connecticut Senior America 2025 and a seven-time winner in Pro-Am ballroom dance. Now a spiritual director who is set to compete in the Miss Senior America, Robin talks about the five pillars of aging to guide older people in strengthening their emotional selves and nurturing meaningful relationships. She also shares how she is following the footsteps of her 92-year-old mother and the importance of starting her day with intention.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.shellpoint.org/podcast/The information presented in Fully Alive is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before making changes to your health regimen. Guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host, production team, or sponsors.
Anyone would love to live a long life. But of course, you do not want to spend your later years chugging down medicines, drowning in debt, or simply bedridden. Zach Gurick sits down with accomplished entrepreneur, leader, and visionary Jon Sabes to discuss lifestyle and science, especially the breakthroughs in epigenetics, which are redefining our longevity experience. Jon breaks down the four tenets of an active lifestyle, why you should keep a daily journal, and how to set up a health-centered environment. He also explains how financial well-being is deeply connected with health, particularly with how your life will play out as you grow old.The information presented in Fully Alive is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before making changes to your health regimen. Guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host, production team, or sponsors.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.shellpoint.org/podcast/
We only have so much time in the world, and we need to make every single moment count. ER physician and best-selling author Dr. Geoffrey Mount Varner underlines why we should make fast decisions without delay to unlock a purposeful and meaningful life. He joins Zach Gurick to discuss why you should not waste your time waiting or preparing, but instead give everything you've got to taking action and making choices. Dr. Varner also shares three impactful practices in building a more positive mindset, how to turn your biggest challenges into powerful motivations, and why you should eat as if you have cancer.The information presented in Fully Alive is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before making changes to your health regimen. Guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host, production team, or sponsors.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.shellpoint.org/podcast/
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is one of the most misunderstood yet powerful tools for women’s health and longevity. Dr. Sarah Daccarett — founder and CEO of Inner Balance — reveals how declining hormones drive over 100 symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, and sleep issues, and why properly dosed, full-spectrum HRT can be foundational for preventing heart disease, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s. Drawing on her own postpartum and autoimmune struggles, she explains how her product Oestra™ combines estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in optimal ratios for real systemic benefits, not just local effects. This insightful conversation breaks down myths, highlights the disparities between men’s and women’s hormone care, and shows how accessible, affordable HRT can radically improve energy, mood, and long-term health.The information presented in Fully Alive is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before making changes to your health regimen. Guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host, production team, or sponsors.Use this code for $50 off your first month: https://www.innerbalance.com/?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=fullyalive&coupon=podcastdrsarahLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.shellpoint.org/podcast/
Flow isn’t an accident—it’s a practice you can choose every day. In this powerful conversation, New York Times bestselling author and transformational leader Christy Whitman shares insights from her book The Flow Factor, revealing how to shift from lack to abundance, neutralize negative energy, and consciously create the life you desire. Through practical tools like self-compassion, positive self-talk, and visualization, she shows how emotions can pass in 90 seconds and how our words, beliefs, and actions shape our reality. Christy also explores the hidden cost of “fawning” and offers inspiring stories of healing and vitality that come from living deliberately in the flow.The information presented in Fully Alive is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before making changes to your health regimen. Guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host, production team, or sponsors.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.shellpoint.org/podcast/
Healthspan isn’t just built in the gym — it’s shaped by the choices you make all day long. Cardiovascular exercise physiologist Dr. Jim Walter shares how his father’s early passing drove his mission to help people extend their healthspan through simple, science-backed daily movements. He explains why the “150 minutes per week” guideline often discourages beginners, introduces his “Move More” approach for adding activity into ordinary tasks, and reveals research showing how even 2,000 extra steps or standing breaks can reduce disease risk and improve brain health. This empowering conversation reframes movement as the most accessible medicine for living longer and better.The information presented in Fully Alive is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before making changes to your health regimen. Guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host, production team, or sponsors.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.shellpoint.org/podcast/
PEMF therapy—often called the “Earth’s heartbeat”—is transforming how we approach healing and wellness. Mark Fox, former space shuttle chief engineer turned health innovator at Resona Health, joins to share the science and story behind VIBE, his pocket-sized PEMF device designed to bring frequency-based healing into everyday life. He explains how pulsed electromagnetic fields boost cellular energy and support relief from anxiety, sleep issues, and pain, while offering a glimpse into future innovations like HRV-tracking wearables, AI-powered analysis, and even smart bulbs delivering therapeutic frequencies.The information presented in Fully Alive is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before making changes to your health regimen. Guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host, production team, or sponsors.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.shellpoint.org/podcast/
Stem cell therapy has been saving lives ever since it was first developed, and Dr. Nathan Newman still managed to bring it to the next level. He joins Zach Gurick to share about STEM, a pioneering plant-based skin care technology that harnesses the regenerative power of plant stem cells. He breaks down his proprietary Stem Cell Lift® procedure that uses the patient’s own stem cells to restore, repair, and rejuvenate without invasive surgery. This episode takes a deep dive into how stem cells are transforming the way we heal, as well as what regenerative medicine may have in store to help us live longer and better lives.The information presented in Fully Alive is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before making changes to your health regimen. Guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host, production team, or sponsors.The discount code Fully-Alive20 will provide 20% discount on all STEM products and will be active from September 15th through Oct 15th.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.shellpoint.org/podcast/
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