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Welcome to ThinkWell AgeWell with Dr. Heather Sandison, New York Times bestselling author of Reversing Alzheimer’s. This podcast celebrates aging as a time of meaning, connection, and joy. From doctors and scientists to those with real, lived experience, each episode uncovers tools, perspectives, and practices to help you stay sharp, live fully, and age well. Join us as we explore brain health, longevity, and what it truly means to thrive in your later years.
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In this episode, I sit down with Tom and Betty Freitag, a couple who chose to confront cognitive changes early rather than wait and see. Tom shares how subtle memory and processing changes led him to proactive testing and a comprehensive brain health plan. Together, they discuss diet, exercise, sleep, cognitive training, and the power of partnership in slowing cognitive decline and improving function. This conversation offers a hopeful, realistic model for aging with intention and agency.Tom Freitag is a retired aerospace engineer who applied his problem-solving mindset to protecting his cognitive health after noticing early changes and facing a family history of Alzheimer’s disease. Alongside his wife, Betty—a nurse, mother, and longtime child advocate—the couple built a comprehensive, team-based approach to brain health that includes lifestyle interventions, cognitive training, medical testing, and ongoing accountability. Together, they model what proactive, intentional aging can look like when curiosity, partnership, and persistence guide the process.Explore More from Dr. Heather SandisonReversing Alzheimer’s Course: https://www.maramaathome.com/Dr. Sandison’s Latest Book: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/Learn More at: https://www.drheathersandison.com Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.drheathersandison.com/newsletter/Learn About Marama: https://www.maramaexperience.com/Learn About Solcere: https://www.solcere.com/ Follow Dr. Sandison:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
Discover how targeted amino acid therapy supports neurotransmitter balance, emotional resilience, and cognitive longevity at every stage of life.In this episode, I sit down with Laurie Hammer to explore how targeted amino acid therapy can restore balance to brain chemistry and support emotional health, memory, and cognitive longevity. We discuss how neurotransmitters are formed, why modern diets leave many people deficient, and how simple nutritional strategies can calm the nervous system, improve sleep, and enhance mental clarity at any age.As a Functional Nutritional Therapist and founder of the Calm Mom Method, Laurie Hammer focuses on helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and other neurological conditions. Her work is driven by her own healing journey—overcoming cancer, celiac disease, bulimia, and depression through holistic approaches. Today, she supports clients around the world, both virtually and in person, offering hope and practical strategies for moms facing anxiety, depression, and the overwhelming demands of daily life.Learn More About: Laurie Hammer, FNTP, NNTSWebsite: https://www.lauriehammer.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrainFacebook: https://facebook.com/takebackmybrain/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-hammer-ab84ab8/🎧 Take Back My Brain with Laurie Hammer A compassionate, empowering journey into brain health, trauma recovery, and whole-body healing:Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsListen on iHeart RadioWatch on YouTubeExplore More from Dr. Heather SandisonReversing Alzheimer’s Course: https://www.maramaathome.com/Dr. Sandison’s Latest Book: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/Learn More at: https://www.drheathersandison.com Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.drheathersandison.com/newsletter/Learn About Marama: https://www.maramaexperience.com/Learn About Solcere: https://www.solcere.com/ Follow Dr. Sandison:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
Dr. Felice Gersh explains how estrogen and progesterone shape brain health, cognition, and longevity — and why hormone loss accelerates aging.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Felice Gersh to explore how estrogen and progesterone affect the brain, metabolism, inflammation, and longevity. We unpack why menopause accelerates cognitive aging, how hormone therapy was misunderstood after the Women’s Health Initiative, and why today’s low-dose, daily hormone protocols may fall short. This conversation reframes hormones as essential regulators of brain health across a woman’s lifespan.Felice Gersh, MD, is a multi-award-winning physician with dual board certifications in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. She is the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, a practice that provides comprehensive health care for women by combining the best evidence-based therapies from conventional, naturopathic, and holistic medicine. For 12 years, she taught obstetrics and gynecology at Keck USC School of Medicine as an Assistant Clinical Professor, and she now serves as an Affiliate Faculty Member at the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine through the University of Arizona School of Medicine.Dr. Felice is a prolific writer and lecturer who speaks globally on women’s health and regularly publishes in peer-reviewed medical journals. She is the bestselling author of the PCOS SOS series and her latest book, Menopause: 50 Things You Need to Know.Explore More from Dr. Heather SandisonReversing Alzheimer’s Course: https://www.maramaathome.com/Dr. Sandison’s Latest Book: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/Learn More at: https://www.drheathersandison.com Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.drheathersandison.com/newsletter/Learn About Marama: https://www.maramaexperience.com/Learn About Solcere: https://www.solcere.com/ Follow Dr. Sandison:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
How sleep, breathing, and oral health shape brain aging—and why airway issues at night may be a hidden driver of cognitive decline.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Erela Katz Rappaport to explore the powerful but often overlooked connection between sleep, airway health, oral inflammation, and brain aging. We unpack why sleep apnea is so underdiagnosed—especially in women—and how disrupted breathing at night affects memory, metabolism, and cognitive decline. This conversation reveals why optimizing sleep and oral health may be one of the most impactful steps you can take for lifelong brain resilience.Dr. Erela Katz Rappaport, DMD, is a dentist specializing in dental sleep medicine and airway-focused care. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and practices in San Diego, where she integrates oral health, airway science, sleep, and inflammation to support whole-body and brain health. Dr. Katz Rappaport is the author of Breathe Easy, Sleep Deep, a guide designed to help people recognize sleep-disordered breathing and reclaim restorative sleep for long-term cognitive protection.Explore More from Dr. Heather SandisonReversing Alzheimer’s Course: https://www.maramaathome.com/Dr. Sandison’s Latest Book: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/Learn More at: https://www.drheathersandison.com Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.drheathersandison.com/newsletter/Learn About Marama: https://www.maramaexperience.com/Learn About Solcere: https://www.solcere.com/ Follow Dr. Sandison:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
Learn more about MyVitalC’s science-focused approach to supporting brain health, energy, and overall wellness.https://www.myvitalc.com/pages/thinkwellExplore More from Chris Burres:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myvitalcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvitalcTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyVitalC/videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburresChris Burres explains the science behind ESS60, mitochondrial health, oxidative stress, and how cellular support may influence aging, sleep, and vitality.In this episode, I talk with Chris Burres about ESS60, a carbon molecule studied for its effects on oxidative stress and mitochondrial function. We explore the surprising rat longevity research, how ESS60 may support sleep and energy, and why buffering mitochondrial stress could influence aging at a foundational level. Chris also shares why mindset, sleep, and movement matter just as much as supplements when it comes to living longer and better.Chris Burres is the founder and chief scientist of My Vital C and a longtime carbon nanomaterials researcher. His work focuses on ESS60, a molecule discovered through Nobel Prize–winning research and studied for its role in oxidative stress and cellular health. Chris is also the author of Live Longer and Better and a podcast host dedicated to helping people understand emerging longevity science with clarity, balance, and curiosity.Explore More from Dr. Heather SandisonReversing Alzheimer’s Course: https://www.maramaathome.com/Dr. Sandison’s Latest Book: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/Learn More at: https://www.drheathersandison.com Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.drheathersandison.com/newsletter/Learn About Marama: https://www.maramaexperience.com/Learn About Solcere: https://www.solcere.com/ Follow Dr. Sandison:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
Dr. Stephen Chamberlain joins ThinkWell AgeWell to explore salutogenesis, cognitive reversion, AI-driven medicine, and how resilience-based, whole-systems approaches can restore brain health and support aging well.In this episode of ThinkWell AgeWell, I sit down with Dr. Stephen Chamberlain, an interdisciplinary physician-scientist at Oregon Health & Science University, to explore a radically hopeful framework for brain health and aging.Dr. Chamberlain introduces salutogenesis—the study of how health is created—challenging the idea that aging and cognitive decline are linear or inevitable. We discuss why health exists on a continuum, how certain stressors can build resilience, and why a small but powerful group of patients who improve after cognitive impairment deserve far more attention.Our conversation also dives into the role of AI and complex systems science, showing how machine learning can finally make sense of multi-domain interventions like exercise, diet, and botanicals working together. Dr. Chamberlain shares insights from his research on Centella asiatica, exercise “sweet spots,” and the future of scalable, Medicare-accessible brain health solutions.This episode offers both scientific depth and genuine hope for restoring cognitive health and aging well.Dr. Stephen Chamberlain, ND, LAc, MS, is an interdisciplinary physician-scientist at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). His work integrates data science, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, and network physiology to study cognitive resilience and health restoration. Dr. Chamberlain’s research focuses on salutogenesis, reversion in cognitive impairment, botanical synergy, and the use of artificial intelligence to develop prescriptive, whole-systems approaches to brain health and aging.Explore More from Dr. Heather SandisonReversing Alzheimer’s Course: https://www.maramaathome.com/Dr. Sandison’s Latest Book: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/Learn More at: https://www.drheathersandison.com Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.drheathersandison.com/newsletter/Learn About Marama: https://www.maramaexperience.com/Learn About Solcere: https://www.solcere.com/ Follow Dr. Sandison:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
Herbal pioneer Ric Scalzo shares how regenerative farming, herbal integrity, and nature’s wisdom support brain health, longevity, and aging well.In this episode, I sit down with herbal pioneer Ric Scalzo to explore the deeper meaning of herbal medicine. We discuss his journey from founding Gaia Herbs to building regenerative farms in Costa Rica, and how soil health directly influences the quality of herbal remedies. Ric shares why nature heals when we work in partnership with it—and how regenerative living supports brain health, vitality, and aging with purpose.Ric Scalzo began his journey into herbal and naturopathic medicine in 1980 studying Naturopathic Herbal Medicine, Eclectic Herbal Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine and various diagnostic practices. He received a master’s degree in Herbal Medicine from the School of Herbal Medicine and an Honorary Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. Renowned for his innovations in Herbal Medicine and personal commitment to retaining herbal integrity, today Ric continues to innovate herbal remedies and is a leader in the movement to integrate regenerative agriculture into the world of Herbal Medicine.Explore More from Dr. Heather SandisonReversing Alzheimer’s Course: https://www.maramaathome.com/Dr. Sandison’s Latest Book: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/Learn More at: https://www.drheathersandison.com Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.drheathersandison.com/newsletter/Learn About Marama: https://www.maramaexperience.com/Learn About Solcere: https://www.solcere.com/ Follow Dr. Sandison:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
Judy Benjamin shares how she stabilized cognitive decline after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and why commitment and lifestyle change made all the difference.In this episode, I sit down with Judy Benjamin, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 67 and refused to accept that diagnosis as her destiny. Judy shares how working with Dr. Dale Bredesen, making radical lifestyle changes, and committing fully to her healing helped her stabilize cognitive decline and reclaim her brain health. Now in her 80s, Judy is dedicated to helping others find hope, take action, and understand that aging and cognition do not have to follow a predictable downward path.Judy Benjamin was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at age 67 after witnessing her mother’s long battle with the condition. Rather than accepting a progressive decline, she pursued a comprehensive lifestyle-based approach to brain health and became Dr. Dale Bredesen’s first successful human case using his protocol. Today, Judy is a ReCODE-trained cognitive health coach with Apollo Health and the founder of Access Longevity, where she supports individuals and families navigating cognitive decline. Now in her 80s, she continues to advocate for hope, education, and proactive brain care.Explore More from Dr. Heather SandisonReversing Alzheimer’s Course: https://www.maramaathome.com/Dr. Sandison’s Latest Book: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/Learn More at: https://www.drheathersandison.com Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.drheathersandison.com/newsletter/Learn About Marama: https://www.maramaexperience.com/Learn About Solcere: https://www.solcere.com/ Follow Dr. Sandison:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
Del Muzzillo shares how realistic hope and a multimodal approach supported his mother through a 22-year Alzheimer’s journey with dignity and purpose.----In this episode, I speak with Del Muzzillo about what’s possible when we refuse to accept false hopelessness in dementia care. Del shares his mother Dorothea’s extraordinary 22-year journey with Alzheimer’s and the integrative, multimodal approach that helped stabilize cognition, restore joy, and preserve dignity into her 100th year. This conversation challenges conventional care models and offers realistic, grounded hope rooted in environment, purpose, nutrition, and connection.----Del Muzzillo asked us to clarify that while Dorothea lived with dignity, purpose, and improved quality of life for many years, she was not fully independent. She still required daily care and support, including assistance with safety and personal needs, and continued to experience deficits consistent with Alzheimer’s disease. Her story reflects realistic hope and meaningful improvement—not a claim of full independence.----Del Muzzillo is a wellness consultant with over 40 years of experience in health, performance, and whole-person transformation. His background includes wilderness leadership, meditation practice, wellness education, and integrative health. Del developed the Integrative Cognitive Wellbeing (ICW) Program while caring for his mother, Dorothea, whose Alzheimer’s journey inspired his book Up and Down and Even Sideways. Today, he mentors caregivers and organizations seeking more humane, effective models for dementia care.----The book “Up and Down and Even Sideways” is available exclusively on Amazon.Find it on Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, and other international Amazon sites.Learn more or get in touch at www.luminescence-icw.cavia the Contact page.----Explore More from Dr. Heather SandisonReversing Alzheimer’s Course: https://www.maramaathome.com/Dr. Sandison’s Latest Book: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/Learn More at: https://www.drheathersandison.com Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.drheathersandison.com/newsletter/Learn About Marama: https://www.maramaexperience.com/Learn About Solcere: https://www.solcere.com/ Follow Dr. Sandison:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
Kevin Tran shares how discovering his APOE4-4 status sparked a complete health transformation and a data-driven approach to preventing Alzheimer’s.----In this episode, I talk with Dr. Kevin Tran about what happened when he discovered he carries APOE4-4—the highest genetic risk for Alzheimer’s. He shares how three months of fear turned into a complete health transformation, why mindset matters more than genetics, and the core habits that helped him reverse metabolic issues and build resilience. Kevin’s story shows what’s possible when we turn genetic risk into focused action.----Dr. Kevin Tran is a doctor of pharmacy with a rare combination of lived experience, clinical training in France’s top geriatric hospitals, and deep pharmaceutical strategy expertise. After discovering he carries APOE4-4, he radically rebuilt his health—reversing prediabetes, improving cardiovascular markers, and elevating his physical and cognitive performance. Today, he leads The Phoenix, a community helping APOE4 carriers run personalized experiments, identify effective interventions, and use data to guide prevention. Kevin’s background as a refugee, gamer, strategist, and entrepreneur shapes his commitment to helping others turn fear into agency.----Explore More from Dr. Kevin TranThe Phoenix Community: thephoenix.communityFree Ebook – Essential Guide to Thriving with APOE4: ebook.thephoenix.communityYouTube Channel: Dr. Kevin Tran on YouTube----Explore More from Dr. Heather SandisonReversing Alzheimer’s Course: https://www.maramaathome.com/Dr. Sandison’s Latest Book: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/Learn More at: https://www.drheathersandison.com Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.drheathersandison.com/newsletter/Learn About Marama: https://www.maramaexperience.com/Learn About Solcere: https://www.solcere.com/ Follow Dr. Sandison:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
A deep dive into preventing and reversing cognitive decline with Dr. Rachel Heussner, exploring labs, lifestyle, ketosis, and the power of joy for brain health.----In this episode, I talk with Dr. Rachel Heussner about how we help patients prevent and reverse cognitive decline using a personalized, root-cause approach. She shares real stories of transformation, the power of ketosis, how we interpret labs, and why joy, purpose, and support systems matter just as much as diet and supplements. Her own APOE4 journey makes this conversation especially inspiring.----Dr. Rachel Heussner is a dedicated Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and a compassionate advocate for vibrant well-being. Dr. Heussner’s passion lies in nurturing the intricate dance of mind, body, and spirit, with a special focus on brain health, women’s wellness, hormones, environmental toxins, cardiometabolic health, longevity, mental health, and gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Heussner received her Bachelor of Science degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and was a certified Emergency Medicine Technician before completing her naturopathic medical degree at Bastyr University. Her own health struggles ignited Dr. Heussner’s journey into naturopathic medicine. Through the transformative power of holistic and natural modalities, she embarked on a path of healing that ultimately led her to embrace naturopathic medicine as her calling. Central to Dr. Heussner’s practice is the philosophy of empowering patients with knowledge about their bodies and guiding them on a journey of internal healing. With additional training in IV therapy, hormone replacement therapy, PRP microneedling, ozone therapy, and craniosacral therapy, she offers a comprehensive approach to wellness. In her practice, Dr. Heussner attends to a wide array of conditions, including preconception care, anti-aging, PCOS, PMS, irregular menstruation, perimenopause, menopause, thyroid disorders, infertility, skin conditions, natural aesthetics, anxiety, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, mold toxicity, and environmental pollutants.----Explore More:Reversing Alzheimer’s Course: https://www.maramaathome.com/Dr. Sandison’s Latest Book: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/Learn More at: https://www.drheathersandison.com Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.drheathersandison.com/newsletter/Learn About Marama: https://www.maramaexperience.com/Learn About Solcere: https://www.solcere.com/ Follow Dr. Sandison:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
Explore how GABA imbalances fuel anxiety, insomnia, and overwhelm—and the science-backed tools that restore calm, clarity, and healthy aging.----In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Scott Sherr to unpack the science behind the GABA system—the “brakes” of the brain—and why so many of us are stuck in sympathetic overdrive. We explore how stress, gut issues, and modern living disrupt this system, and how innovative tools like troches, methylene blue, and even low-dose nicotine can restore calm, clarity, and resilience. If you struggle with anxiety or sleep, you’ll learn why supporting GABA may be the missing link.----Dr. Scott Sherr is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician Certified to Practice Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe) and a specialist in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). He graduated Summa Cum Laude from UCLA as an undergraduate and Magna Cum Laude with Alpha Omega Alpha distinction from the University of Maryland Medical School.Dr. Scott is the founder of HOMe-SF, the first HOMe clinic in the United States, and is also the Chief Operating Officer of Health Optimization Medicine and Practice (HOMe/HOPe)–USA, a nonprofit education company.In addition, Dr. Scott is also the COO of Smarter Not Harder, the for-profit arm of HOMeHOPe. SNH is the company behind Troscriptions, a line of buccal troches that are Democratizing Enlightenment by addressing the bottlenecks along the path to optimal health. They have five products on the market now including Blue Cannatine, Just Blue, Tro Calm, Tro Zzz, and Tro+ Blue.----Explore More:Reversing Alzheimer’s Course: https://www.maramaathome.com/Dr. Sandison’s Latest Book: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/Learn More at: https://www.drheathersandison.com Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.drheathersandison.com/newsletter/Learn About Marama: https://www.maramaexperience.com/Learn About Solcere: https://www.solcere.com/ Follow Dr. Sandison:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
A 97-year-old super-ager shares how curiosity, community, nutrition, and lifelong learning helped him stay sharp, joyful, engaged, and thriving well into his 90s.In this inspiring conversation, I talk with 97-year-old Herb Waddell about what it truly means to age well. Herb shares how curiosity, community, nutrition, movement, and a willingness to try new things have kept him sharp and joyful through every decade of life. His reflections on loss, resilience, friendship, and staying mentally engaged show what’s possible when we keep learning, keep connecting, and keep moving forward.Herb Waddell is a 97-year-old WWII Navy veteran, engineer, attorney, author, and lifelong learner who embodies the spirit of healthy aging. From growing up during the Great Depression to serving in the military to practicing law into his 90s, Herb’s life is marked by curiosity, discipline, and community. He remains deeply engaged with neighbors, senior centers, young people, and ongoing personal projects. Herb’s story offers a powerful example of what’s possible when we stay open-minded, connected, and committed to living with purpose at every age.Explore More:Reversing Alzheimer’s Course: https://www.maramaathome.com/Dr. Sandison’s Latest Book: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/Learn More at: https://www.drheathersandison.com Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.drheathersandison.com/newsletter/Learn About Marama: https://www.maramaexperience.com/Learn About Solcere: https://www.solcere.com/ Follow Dr. Sandison:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
Discover how GLP-1s like Ozempic reveal the truth about “weight health”—and how optimizing your hormones can improve longevity and vitality.In this episode, I talk with registered dietitian Ashley Koff about why GLP-1s like Ozempic aren’t just for weight loss—they’re about weight health. We explore how these hormones influence metabolism, inflammation, bone, and brain health, and why true longevity starts with repairing how your body communicates. Whether you use GLP-1 medication or not, Ashley shares practical steps to build balance, resilience, and freedom around food.Ashley Koff, RD, is an award-winning personalized nutrition expert with more than 20 years of experience helping people achieve better health through better nutrition. As founder of The Better Nutrition Program, she leads a team developing practical, science-based tools to personalize care. A consultant and sought-after speaker, she’s guided major brands and executive groups toward healthier choices. Koff also serves as Nutrition Director for UC Irvine’s Susan Samueli Integrative and Functional Medicine Fellowship and teaches at leading nutrition and functional medicine academies.Explore More:Reversing Alzheimer’s Course: https://www.maramaathome.com/Dr. Sandison’s Latest Book: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/Learn More at: https://www.drheathersandison.com Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.drheathersandison.com/newsletter/Learn About Marama: https://www.maramaexperience.com/Learn About Solcere: https://www.solcere.com/ Follow Dr. Sandison:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
Discover how Montessori principles bring independence, calm, and connection back into dementia care for patients, caregivers, and families.In this inspiring conversation, Rev. Katie Norris and Olivia Companion share how Montessori principles can completely change dementia care. From simplifying environments to teaching caregivers how to “observe before fixing,” they reveal practical ways to restore independence, calm, and joy. You’ll hear real stories, step-by-step strategies, and fresh hope for families walking the dementia path.Rev. Katie Norris is a Montessori dementia care specialist, chaplain, and founder of Creative Connections in Dementia Care, where she trains families and professionals to create purposeful, person-centered care. Inspired by caring for her mother with Lewy Body Dementia, Katie blends spiritual insight and practical design to help people live well at every stage.Olivia Companion, CDP, CMDCP, is the founder of Purple Hydrangea Dementia Care Consultation and Support in Massachusetts. A certified dementia practitioner and Montessori dementia care professional, she teaches families, care teams, and even first responders how to connect with people living with cognitive change through empathy, structure, and meaningful activity.Explore More:Reversing Alzheimer’s Course: https://www.maramaathome.com/Dr. Sandison’s Latest Book: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/Learn More at: https://www.drheathersandison.com Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.drheathersandison.com/newsletter/Learn About Marama: https://www.maramaexperience.com/Learn About Solcere: https://www.solcere.com/ Follow Dr. Sandison:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
Discover how Peter and Elinor reversed mild cognitive impairment through teamwork, coaching, and the ReCODE protocol’s lifestyle approach.In this heartfelt episode, I talk with Peter and Elinor Hecht — and their health coach, Sandi Gleason — about their inspiring journey reversing cognitive decline. Together, they share how teamwork, structure, and small, steady steps led to major improvements in Peter’s cognition and their quality of life. This conversation is a masterclass in hope, resilience, and the healing power of human connection.Peter and Elinor Hecht are a husband-and-wife team navigating the path of cognitive recovery with the ReCODE program. Guided by certified health coach Sandi Gleason, they’ve embraced the lifestyle, nutrition, and mindset changes needed to restore brain health and emotional balance. Their story exemplifies courage, teamwork, and love in action — proving that healing is possible when science, support, and purpose come together.Explore More:Reversing Alzheimer’s Course: https://www.maramaathome.com/Dr. Sandison’s Latest Book: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/Learn More at: https://www.drheathersandison.com Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.drheathersandison.com/newsletter/Learn About Marama: https://www.maramaexperience.com/Learn About Solcere: https://www.solcere.com/ Follow Dr. Sandison:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241----PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
Discover how dual task training and exergaming improve memory, focus, and longevity by combining movement with cognitive challenge.-----In this episode, I talk with Ryan Glatt, an expert in brain–body fitness, about how movement can transform brain health. He shares how exergaming and dual task training enhance memory, coordination, and cognition — and why you don’t need fancy tech to benefit. From walking and talking to yoga and dance, we explore practical ways to move your body and sharpen your mind at any age.-----Ryan Glatt is a personal trainer and brain-health coach with over a decade of experience. He currently practices brain-based strategies for cognitive enhancement at the Pacific Brain Health Center in Los Angeles.Ryan has pursued education from the Amen Clinics, the Neuroscience Academy, the Academy for Brain Health & Performance, and the Master's of Applied Neuroscience program at King's College of London.He has worked with a wide variety of populations with various neurological considerations, including those with MCI, dementia, TBI, and Parkinson's. Ryan focuses his practice and research towards slowing cognitive decline for those with cognitive complaints and those who want to prevent neurodegenerative conditions.He actively consults for technology companies that seek to enhance physical activity with cognitive training through Virtual Reality, mobile technology, and various hardware/software applications.Subscribe for weekly episodes with top researchers, inspiring recovery stories, and practical tools to support brain health.Explore More:Reversing Alzheimer’s Course: https://www.maramaathome.com/Dr. Sandison’s Latest Book: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/Learn More at: https://www.drheathersandison.com Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.drheathersandison.com/newsletter/Learn About Marama: https://www.maramaexperience.com/Learn About Solcere: https://www.solcere.com/ Follow Dr. Sandison:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241----PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
Discover how fasting, exercise, and intellectual challenges protect your brain and extend longevity, with insights from neuroscientist Dr. Mark Mattson.-----In this fascinating episode, I talk with Dr. Mark Mattson, one of the world’s most cited neuroscientists, about how fasting, exercise, and learning keep our brains sharp and resilient. He explains how the “metabolic switch” between glucose and ketones fuels neuroplasticity, why moderate stress is good for us, and how lifestyle habits influence aging and longevity.-----Dr. Mark Mattson was formerly Chief of the Laboratory of Neurosciences at the National Institute on Aging and is now an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He has authored over 900 scientific publications. Dr. Mattson is the author of The Intermittent Fasting Revolution and Sculptor and Destroyer and hosts the Brain Ponderings podcast. His work illuminates how fasting, exercise, and intellectual challenges strengthen brain function and extend healthspan.-----Subscribe for weekly episodes with top researchers, inspiring recovery stories, and practical tools to support brain health.Explore More:Reversing Alzheimer’s Course: https://www.maramaathome.com/Dr. Sandison’s Latest Book: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/Learn More at: https://www.drheathersandison.com Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.drheathersandison.com/newsletter/Learn About Marama: https://www.maramaexperience.com/Learn About Solcere: https://www.solcere.com/ Follow Dr. Sandison:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241----PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
Dr. Lucy Waletzky shares how she reversed cognitive decline using the Bredesen Protocol—through detox, nutrition, mindset, and daily brain training.-----In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Heather Sandison sits down with Lucy Waletzky, an 84-year-old physician, philanthropist, and Alzheimer’s survivor. Lucy shares how she used the Bredesen Protocol to regain her cognitive function through detoxification, brain training, and lifestyle changes. Her story shows that with discipline, curiosity, and hope, it’s possible to reclaim your life—even after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.-----Dr. Lucy Waletzky is a physician, conservationist, and environmental advocate whose life took a profound turn when she began experiencing memory loss. Refusing to accept decline as inevitable, she became one of the earliest participants in Dr. Dale Bredesen’s Protocol for reversing Alzheimer’s disease. Through brain training, detoxification, sleep optimization, and unwavering determination, Lucy restored her cognition and continues to inspire others as a pioneer and ambassador for Alzheimer’s survivors. Her work in environmental health and philanthropy reflects her lifelong commitment to healing both people and the planet.-----Subscribe for weekly episodes with top researchers, inspiring recovery stories, and practical tools to support brain health.Explore More:Reversing Alzheimer’s Course: https://www.maramaathome.com/Dr. Sandison’s Latest Book: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/Learn More at: https://www.drheathersandison.com Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.drheathersandison.com/newsletter/Learn About Marama: https://www.maramaexperience.com/Learn About Solcere: https://www.solcere.com/ Follow Dr. Sandison:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241----PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
Teepa Snow shares practical tools and compassionate strategies to support dementia care through empathy, curiosity, and her Positive Approach to Care.----In this episode, I sit down with Teepa Snow, one of the world’s leading educators on dementia and brain change. We explore her Positive Approach to Care, why language like “brain change” matters, and practical tools that reduce distress and increase dignity for people living with dementia. Teepa’s wisdom, humor, and compassion shine through as she reminds us that caregivers can profoundly influence quality of life.----Teepa Snow is an internationally recognized dementia care educator, occupational therapist, and founder of the Positive Approach to Care. With over 40 years of experience, she has trained thousands of professionals and families to support better those living with cognitive change. Known for her humor, humanity, and practical teaching, Teepa empowers caregivers to create moments of connection, reduce distress, and build dementia-friendly communities.----Subscribe for weekly episodes with top researchers, inspiring recovery stories, and practical tools to support brain health.Explore More:Reversing Alzheimer’s Course: https://www.maramaathome.com/Dr. Sandison’s Latest Book: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/Learn More at: https://www.drheathersandison.com Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.drheathersandison.com/newsletter/Learn About Marama: https://www.maramaexperience.com/Learn About Solcere: https://www.solcere.com/ Follow Dr. Sandison:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241----PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
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