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

Bone density loss and osteoporosis are among the biggest threats to independence after 50. In this episode, bone health expert Kyle Zagrodzky explains the science of bone remodeling, skeletal strength, fracture prevention, and how mechanical loading can help build stronger bones as we age. Bone health is often overlooked until a fracture occurs, yet skeletal strength is one of the most important factors determining mobility as we age. In this episode, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with Kyle about how modern lifestyles contribute to declining bone density and muscle strength across generations, and why traditional approaches to bone health often miss a crucial biological trigger. The conversation explores practical strategies for strengthening bone, improving balance, and reducing fracture risk so that listeners can remain active, resilient, and independent throughout later life. Kyle Zagrodzky is the Founder and CEO of OsteoStrong, an international wellness franchise dedicated to improving skeletal health and preventing fractures through science-based conditioning protocols. A seasoned entrepreneur with more than three decades of experience building high-performance companies, he shifted his focus toward bone health in 2012 after discovering breakthrough bone density technology developed by inventor Dr. John Jaquish. Today OsteoStrong operates in more than 200 locations across multiple countries and serves hundreds of thousands of members seeking stronger bones, better balance, and improved musculoskeletal health. Kyle also hosted the Unbreakable Me podcast and is a leading advocate for proactive skeletal health as a central pillar of longevity. Episode Timeline 00:00 – Welcome and introduction Dr. Gillian Lockitch introduces the episode and highlights why bone health is essential for maintaining independence, mobility, and an active lifestyle as we age. 00:30 – Why bone health is often overlooked Dr. Lockitch explains how bone loss develops silently, particularly during menopause and aging, and why strengthening the skeletal system is critical for healthy longevity. 04:57 – Kyle Zagrodzky's entrepreneurial journey Kyle shares his background as a bootstrap entrepreneur, his experience in the fitness industry, and the turning point that led him to focus on bone health innovation. 06:30 – Discovering breakthrough bone density technology Kyle describes meeting scientist Dr. John Jaquish and learning about a prototype device designed to stimulate bone growth through mechanical loading. 08:47 – From prototype to global OsteoStrong franchise The discussion explores how Kyle helped transform a scientific concept into an international network of skeletal conditioning centers. 10:13 – The fundamentals of longevity Both hosts discuss the importance of focusing on core lifestyle practices such as movement, nutrition, resistance training, and social connection rather than chasing every new biohacking trend. 15:23 – Why bone density is declining in modern society Kyle explains research showing that younger generations are developing lower bone mass due to sedentary lifestyles and insufficient mechanical loading. 18:00 – The science of bone remodeling The conversation explores Wolff's Law and how bones respond to mechanical stress, along with the level of force required to stimulate new bone growth. 21:50 – How OsteoStrong works Kyle explains the technology behind OsteoStrong devices and how controlled high force loading can stimulate bone growth safely without traditional impact exercise. 26:21 – Practical solutions for people without access to OsteoStrong Kyle shares alternative strategies including resistance training, variable resistance systems such as the X3 bar, and the importance of balance and strength training. 30:45 – The overlooked role of protein Kyle discusses why adequate protein intake is critical for maintaining muscle mass and supporting skeletal health as we age. 32:13 – Dr. Lockitch's personal bone health journey Dr. Lockitch shares her experience with osteoporosis, maintaining bone health through lifestyle approaches, and rebuilding strength after atrial fibrillation limited her activity. 33:59 – The pros and cons of common osteoporosis medications Kyle explains how bisphosphonate drugs work, potential risks associated with long-term use, and why bone remodeling balance is important. 37:11 – Extending healthspan, not just lifespan Dr. Lockitch emphasizes the importance of maintaining vitality, independence, and quality of life rather than simply living longer. 37:50 – Final insights and closing thoughts Kyle and Dr. Lockitch reflect on the importance of empowering people to strengthen their bones and extend their healthy years. Connect with Osteostrong https://osteostrong.me https://x3bar.com Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch https://www.askdrgill.com askdrgill@gmail.com Find "Growing Older Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and the Art of Retiring Comfortably" at www.gillianlockitch.com or on Kindle. Subscribe to Growing Older Living Younger on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help others discover the show. Join the Growing Older Living Younger Community  

What if everything you're doing to stay healthy—your diet, your supplements, your exercise routine—is only part of the story? What if the real question is whether your body is actually absorbing, using, and benefiting at the cellular level? In this powerful solo episode, Dr. Gillian Lockitch invites you to rethink how you measure wellness and healthy aging by introducing a biomarker that is both completely personal and scientifically valid: your antioxidant protection score.Drawing from her background as a physician and specialist medical biochemist, as well as a life-changing personal health scare, Dr. Lockitch explains the invisible but relentless process of oxidative stress—the cellular damage caused by free radicals that accumulates over time and contributes to aging and chronic disease. Through a vivid and emotional story of her sudden diagnosis of myopic macular degeneration, she brings home the reality that aging is not just about time passing, but about what is happening inside your body every single day. This episode goes beyond theory to illuminate the science of antioxidants as your body's essential defense system. You will learn how endogenous antioxidants produced within your cells work in partnership with dietary antioxidants like carotenoids, and why this balance is critical for protecting your brain, eyes, heart, skin, and overall vitality. Dr. Lockitch also explains why nutrient intake alone is not enough—what truly matters is bioavailability, absorption, and delivery to target tissues.Most importantly, this conversation introduces a breakthrough in personalized health: the ability to measure your antioxidant status quickly, non-invasively, and in real time. By tracking carotenoid levels in your skin, with the new Prysm io, you gain a window into your body's internal resilience against oxidative stress. This transforms your approach from guessing and hoping to knowing and acting. If you've ever wondered whether your healthy lifestyle is truly making a difference, this episode will shift your perspective. It is both a call to awareness and a message of empowerment: when you understand what is happening inside your body, you gain the ability to change it—and to take control of how you age, from the inside out.  Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Welcome and introduction  Dr. Gillian introduces the episode and poses the powerful question: do you know your antioxidant score?  01:10 – Why antioxidant protection matters  Explores the gap between healthy habits and measurable protection against oxidative stress.  03:30 – A personal turning point  Dr. Gillian shares her diagnosis of myopic macular degeneration and the urgent treatment that followed.  06:10 – Lessons from the AREDS study  How targeted nutrients support eye health and why prevention is more powerful than treatment.  08:20 – Measuring what matters  Introduction to antioxidant scanning and the surprising results from early testing.  10:30 – Understanding oxidative stress  Clear explanation of free radicals, cellular damage, and environmental contributors.  13:00 – Internal vs dietary antioxidants  How your body's own defense systems work alongside nutrients from food and supplements.  15:10 – The role of carotenoids in healthy aging  How these plant compounds support the eyes, brain, heart, and skin.  17:00 – Introducing the Prysm iO device  How this non-invasive technology measures antioxidant levels in seconds.  18:30 – From guessing to knowing  Why tracking your antioxidant score empowers better aging decisions.  19:30 – Final thoughts and invitation  Call to action to measure, monitor, and take control of your biological aging.  Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch Download your Guide to Nature's Colouful Antioxidants Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at askdrgill@gmail.com to request a  zoom call to demo the Prysm io: Email Subject: Prysm Podcast Join the Growing Older Living Younger Facebook Community here  Share the Growing Older Living Younger podcast link for anyone you care about and invite them to subscribe  

In this conversation with Dr. Gillian Lockitch, Dr. Natalya Borakowski explains the neurological remodeling and hormonal shifts that occur during perimenopause and menopause — and why these changes can trigger identity disruption and appearance anxiety. You'll learn how understanding the biology behind midlife can restore self-trust, reduce fear, and support aging youthfully. Midlife often arrives with an unexpected sense of instability. Women describe feeling anxious, self-critical, emotionally reactive, or disconnected from their reflection — even when medical tests show nothing "wrong." Estrogen and progesterone influence neurotransmitters like GABA, dopamine, and serotonin, and hormonal shifts temporarily alter emotional regulation, stress response, and self-perception This experience is not psychological weakness or hysteria. It is a biological and neurological transition that most women are never prepared for. If we misinterpret midlife symptoms as personal failure, we amplify stress and self-judgment — two drivers of accelerated aging. For women committed to healthy longevity and  extending healthspan, understanding the hormonal remodeling of the brain is essential. When we understand what is happening, fear lessens. And when fear lessens, physiology follows.  Natalya Borakowski is a naturopathic physician and founder of Desert Bloom Skincare. Her upcoming book, Emotional Esthetics: The Story of Aging, The Biology of Beauty, and the Art of Self-Trust, reframes midlife distress as a natural neurological transition rather than a cosmetic crisis.  Episode Timeline:  00:00 — Opening question: Is midlife distress biological, not psychological?  03:45 — Natalya's journey into medicine and skin health  07:30 — Cultural pressures, appearance & identity  13:15 — The "identity perception split" explained  18:40 — Hormones, neurotransmitters & brain remodeling  23:50 — Wellness vs performance and self-surveillance  26:30 — Personal stories: health crises & device tracking  31:10 — Nervous system safety and the vagus nerve  32:10 — The essential mindset shift: aging as transformation  34:10 — Closing reflections and resources   Connect with Natalya Borakowski We are happy to offer a complimentary download The Aging Out Loud Starter kit https://free-gift.unveilyou.life/ Instagram accounts @unveilyou.life @natalyaborakowski LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/natalyaborakowski Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch Download your guide toBuild Back a Better Body: Strengthen Bones, Muscles, Joint and Fascia  Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at askdrgill@gmail.com to request a phone conversation or zoom call   Join the Growing Older Living Younger Facebook Community here  Share the Growing Older Living Younger podcast link for anyone you care about and invite them to subscribe  

Why does weight loss feel harder with age—even when we "do everything right"? In this episode, award-winning health journalist Julia Belluz challenges the calorie-centric narrative of weight control and explains how metabolism, hormones, food environments, and ultra-processed foods shape how—and why—we eat. This conversation reframes weight, aging, and health through evidence rather than diet dogma.For decades, we've been told that weight control is simply a matter of discipline: eat less, move more, and the scale will comply. Yet for many people—especially as they age—this advice fails repeatedly, leading to frustration, guilt, and confusion. Midlife and beyond bring hormonal shifts, metabolic adaptation, and increasing exposure to highly engineered food environments. Understanding why our bodies resist weight loss—and how our environment pushes us toward overeating—is essential for protecting healthspan rather than blaming ourselves for biology. My guest, Julia Belluz, is an award-winning health and science journalist, New York Times opinion contributor, and co-author of Food Intelligence, written with metabolic researcher Kevin Hall. Together, they unpack decades of misunderstood nutrition science and explain what actually drives hunger, metabolism, and eating behavior.Listeners will learn why metabolism slows as a response—not a cause—of weight loss, what The Biggest Loser study revealed about long-term metabolic adaptation, how hormones interact with ultra-processed foods, and why environment often overrides conscious food choices. Episode Timeline: 00:00 — Why weight loss feels harder with age  03:50 — Julia's path into nutrition journalism   07:45 — The Biggest Loser metabolism findings   11:10 — "It's not metabolism, stupid"    15:55 — Hormones, hunger, and eating behavior     22:15 — Food environments and ultra-processed foods     27:30 — Nutrition studies: signal vs noise      30:40 — Supplements, misinformation, and risks       32:55 — What is hopeful moving forward ? Connect with Julia Belluz https://www.juliabelluz.com/ Find the Book "Food Intelligence" by Julia Belluz and Kevin Hall PhD.  Call to Action:  Order the book Growing Older Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and the Art of Retiring Comfortably  (North America only ) or find it on kindle Subscribe to Growing Older Living Younger on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help others discover the show.  Join the Growing Older Living Younger Community Website: https://www.askdrgill.com/

Back pain is one of the most common causes of reduced mobility and loss of independence as we age. In this episode, spine surgeon Dr. Gbolahan Okubadejo explains the causes of back and neck pain, when conservative treatment is appropriate, and when spine surgery may become the best option for restoring mobility and quality of life. Chronic back and neck often trigger fear. Many people assume pain is inevitable, that surgery always leads to long downtime, or that recovery means permanent limitation. In this episode, we explore modern advances in spine care, recovery, and how the right mindset and preparation can help people reclaim movement, confidence, and independence at any age. Dr. Gbolahan Okubadejo is a board-certified, fellowship-trained spinal and orthopedic surgeon and founder of the Institute for Comprehensive Spine Care, with offices across New York and New Jersey. A graduate of Brown University and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, he completed his orthopedic residency at Washington University in St. Louis and a spine fellowship at UPMC. He is also the creator of the 360 Dynamized Core system for spine-safe core strengthening.    Episode Timeline: 00:00 — A personal story: emergency spine surgery and recovery   05:40 — Why spine pain becomes more common with age   09:10 — Imaging vs symptoms: understanding the disconnect   12:55 — How surgeons decide who needs surgery    18:20 — Mindset, movement, and recovery outcomes    22:10 — Minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques     26:40 — Core strength, prevention, and daily habits      32:50 — A practical action for people in pain today   Connect with Dr. Gbolahan Okubadejo  www.nynjspine.com 360coreboard.com Call to Action:   Find "Growing Older Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and the Art of Retiring Comfortably" (North America only) or on Kindle. Subscribe to Growing Older Living Younger on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help others discover the show.  Join the Growing Older Living Younger Community  Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch   email: askdrgill@gmail.com

Modern medicine excels at treating disease, less so at prevention. In this episode, we explore how wearable technology powered by artificial intelligence is bringing together Western physiology biometrics and Traditional Chinese Medicine to support true preventive health. Ryan Yuen shares how continuous monitoring of subtle body signals can help identify imbalance long before symptoms appear—and what this means for healthy longevity. Aging well is not about acccepting decline—it's about identifying early warning signs and supporting body balance before disease is established. Traditional Chinese Medicine has emphasized this philosophy for thousands of years,. Modern wearable technology now allows us to monitor the body continuously, shifting how we approach healthspan extension ato live younger longer.Ryan Yuen, Digital Business Lead at Link2Care, is helping bridge ancient medical wisdom with modern data science. The Watch2Care Vital smartwatch integrates 38 Western physiological metrics with 18 Traditional Chinese Medicine functional indicators across five organ systems—using AI to translate data into actionable daily insights read in the Fitvibe app.  Episode Timeline: 00:00 — Prevention versus diagnosis and treatment in modern healthcare  03:10 — The aging population crisis and why healthcare systems need to change  07:45 — Integrating Western metrics with TCM philosophy using AI  12:30 — Understanding the five TCM organ systems  18:50 — Interpreting health scores and early warning signs  22:30 — Practical lifestyle actions based on daily data  26:30 — What preventive health could look like in the future  Connect with Ryan Yuen and Watch2Care Vital* Official Website and Shop: www.link2care.asia LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/link2careglobal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584628198577 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/link2care_global *To show our appreciation for your community, we would like to offer your listeners an exclusive, limited-time promotion. When listeners use the discount code on our official website, they will receive 30% off the Watch2Care Vital and can add two additional wristbands to their cart for free. Discount Code: GOLY30   Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at askdrgill@gmail.com  to request a phone conversation or zoom call   Join the Growing Older Living Younger Facebook Community here   Share the Growing Older Living Younger podcast link   for anyone you care about and invite them to subscribe   https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyoungercommunity 

Dementia is one of the greatest fears associated with aging—but what if it didn't have to mean loss, disappearance, or despair? In this deeply moving episode, author and arts innovator Marilyn Raichle shares how walking toward her mother, rather than away, transformed dementia into a journey of presence, creativity, connection, and joy. This conversation offers a profoundly human reframe of memory loss and aging. For many people, dementia is equated with the loss of self, meaning, and value. Families are often advised—explicitly or implicitly—to disengage emotionally, preparing for inevitable decline and disappearance. But how we approach dementia shapes not only quality of life for those living with it, but also the emotional, psychological, and biological stress experienced by care partners. Chronic fear, grief, and disengagement accelerate aging for everyone involved, while presence, joy, and connection support resilience and healthspan.  Author of  Don't Walk Away, A Care Partner's Journey, Marilyn Raichle brings a rare perspective shaped by a lifetime in the performing arts and nine years as a care partner to her mother, Jean. Through art, shared joy, and daily presence, Marilyn discovered that her mother was not "gone," but distilled to her essential humanity—creative, competitive, loving, and alive. Listeners will learn how creativity opens pathways to connection, why joy is possible even in advanced dementia, and how reframing the experience from caregiving to partnership transforms both lives.  Episode Timelines: 00:00 — Dementia and our deepest fears about aging  03:45 — Marilyn's background in the performing arts  07:30 — Becoming a reluctant care partner  10:45 — Discovering creativity through painting  14:30 — The Art of Alzheimer's is born  18:40 — Enduring personhood explained  22:55 — Sharing joy as a daily practice  27:30 — A single mindset shift for care partners  31:00 — Final reflections on love, presence, and meaning  Connect with Marilyn Raichle dontwalkaway.net/ https://www.facebook.com/marilyn.raichle     https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilynraichle/   instagram.com/raichlem/  Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch Download your Guide to Nature's Colouful Antioxidants for Eye, Heart, Brain and Skin Wellness  and  Download your Checklist to Mind and Memory Boosting Strategies  Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at askdrgill@gmail.com  to request a phone conversation or zoom call   Join the Growing Older Living Younger Facebook Community here   Share the Growing Older Living Younger podcast link for anyone you care about and invite them to subscribe  

What if the way you age isn't determined primarily by your genes, your diet, or even how much you exercise—but by how intelligently you manage your thoughts, emotions, and everyday habits? Many of us make well-intentioned health plans that never quite stick—despite knowing what we should be doing. This episode explores why behavior change is so difficult, how unconscious programming shapes daily habits, and what science reveals about making lasting change without burnout or deprivation. Today's guest brings a powerful framework—Lifestyle Intelligence—to help us align how we think, feel, and live as we age. Lloyd Glauberman is a clinical psychologist, researcher, and pioneer in behavioral wellness. He is the founder of the Lifestyle Intelligence App, a science-based digital platform designed to align daily habits in eating, movement, sleep, and mindset. With more than 40 years in private practice, he is also the creator of Hypno-Peripheral Processing (HPP), a clinically validated audio method used by over 125,000 people worldwide. At 78, Lloyd brings both scientific expertise and lived experience to what it truly means to age with clarity, resilience, and vitality.  Episode Timeline 00:00 — Introduction : genes, mindset, and lifestyle intelligence 02:00 — Why habits fail and behavior change is hard 05:00 — Lloyd's story and the birth of Lifestyle Intelligence 10:00 — Childhood programming and unconscious habit formation 16:00 — Awareness, attention, and micro-habits that shape aging 21:00 — Sleep, brain cleanup, and longevity 26:00 — Hypno-Peripheral Processing and subconscious change 33:00 — Pausing, being present and "doing nothing" as a skill 38:30 — Key takeaways, resources, and Call to Action Contact Lloyd Glauberman PhD. Website: https://lifestyleintelligencelq.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloydglaubermanphd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifestyleintelligencelq/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifestyleIntelligenceLQ Contact Dr. Gillian Lockitch: Download Mushroom Power: Quick Guide to Medicinal and Culinary Mushrooms  Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at askdrgill@gmail.com to request a phone conversation or zoom call   Join the Growing Older Living Younger Facebook Community  here  Share the Growing Older Living Younger podcast link for anyone you care about and invite them to subscribe Enjoy the conversation and try the app  

What if stubborn weight gain, brain fog, poor sleep, and chronic inflammation aren't "just aging"—but signals from your gut that started decades earlier? Today's conversation challenges the myth of inevitable decline and shows how understanding your microbiome can make your chronological age truly just a number. After 40, many people find that diets stop working, digestion becomes unpredictable, hormones feel out of control, and inflammation quietly creeps in. This episode explains why gut healing becomes harder with age, what's actually changing biologically, and how restoring gut resilience can transform metabolism, hormones, and healthy longevity. Today's guest brings a rare blend of microbiome research, systems thinking, and real-world clinical insight to guide us. Martha Carlin is a pioneering citizen scientist and microbiome systems researcher. She is the founder and CEO of The BioCollective, collaborating with institutions including Caltech, the University of Chicago, and University College Cork. Her work focuses on how gut microbes drive inflammation, insulin resistance, and chronic disease as we age. Martha's mission began personally—after her husband's Parkinson's diagnosis—leading her to leave a corporate career to investigate healing at the root: the gut.  Episode Timeline: 00:00 — Aging symptoms, gut health, and the microbiome 03:30 — Why gut issues worsen after 40 and why aging conversations miss the microbiome 05:10 — Martha's personal journey into microbiome science after Parkinson's diagnosis 08:45 — Antibiotics, missing microbes, and early Parkinson's gut research 12:30 — What biologically changes in the gut with age 15:40 — Endotoxins, gram-negative bacteria, and chronic inflammation 18:20 — Constipation as an early warning sign, not a nuisance 21:00 — Surfactants, cleaners, bile acids, and hormone recirculation 23:40 — Soil microbiomes and what agriculture teaches us about gut healing 26:30 — Food quality, seed oils, and modern processing challenges 28:40 — Beet kvass and fermented foods for nitric oxide and gut support 30:20 — The estrobolome, cortisol, insulin, and hormone–gut feedback loops 33:00 — Practical first steps to restore gut resilience 36:30 — Common mistakes: extreme diets, fasting, and overcorrection 39:10 — Women, cortisol, and metabolic backlash 41:40 — Listener guidance: simple daily changes that matter most 43:30 — Guest resources Call to Action:  Connect with Martha Carlin:  https://www.instagram.com/biotiquest https://www.facebook.com/BiotiQuest https://www.youtube.com/@BiotiQuest https://twitter.com/biotiquest https://www.linkedin.com/company/biotiquest  Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch Download your guide to Build Back a Better Body: Strengthen Bones, Muscles, Joint and Fascia  Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at askdrgill@gmail.com to request a phone conversation or zoom call   Join the Growing Older Living Younger Facebook Community here  Share the Growing Older Living Younger podcast link for anyone you care about and invite them to subscribe    

What if chronic inflammation—not aging itself—is the real reason energy fades, disease risk rises, and resilience declines as the years go by? Today's conversation challenges the idea that inflammation is just something that "comes with age." Instead, we explore how targeted science, smart biology, and informed choices can dramatically reshape how you age. Chronic inflammation is the silent driver behind many of the diseases we associate with aging—cardiovascular disease, neurodegeneration, metabolic dysfunction, autoimmune disorders, and even cancer. Yet most people don't understand why inflammation persists, how it accelerates biological aging, or what actually works to control it at the cellular level. Samuel Shepherd is an award-winning physicist, inventor, and biomedical innovator with multiple patents in applied health science. After surviving a rare and aggressive bone-marrow cancer, Sam redirected his scientific expertise toward understanding inflammation at its molecular roots. He is the inventor behind ValAsta, the only patented glycosidic form of astaxanthin designed to improve cellular uptake and therapeutic impact. In this episode, you'll learn why inflammation is a root cause of aging, how bioavailability determines whether supplements help or fail,  what makes targeted antioxidants fundamentally different and practical steps to reduce inflammatory load and promote healthspan extension. Episode TimelIne 00:00 — Welcome & Episode Framing Why chronic inflammation sits at the root of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurodegeneration, cancer, and autoimmunity 03:20 — Introducing Samuel Shepherd & the Oxidative Stress Problem Sam's scientific background and focus on cellular-level antioxidant interventions 05:00 — A Personal Turning Point: Polycythemia Vera A rare bone-marrow cancer diagnosis and the limitations of conventional treatment 07:40 — Cancer Resistance in Nature Why some species rarely develop cancer and how this led to astaxanthin research 10:30 — From Algae Stress to Astaxanthin Production How Haematococcus pluvialis produces powerful antioxidants under stress 14:10 — How Inflammation Really Works Reactive oxygen species, antioxidant balance, and why some antioxidants backfire 17:30 — Bioavailability Breakthroughs Why molecular structure and glycosidic attachment determine effectiveness 23:30 — Aging, Micronutrients & Enzyme Decline The role of minerals and antioxidant enzymes as we age 29:50 — Practical Steps for Reducing Inflammation as we age Testing, targeted supplementation, and proactive longevity strategies Connect with Dr. Shepherd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValastaHome   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ValAsta Website: www.ValAsta.net Gift for Listeners: Title: 10% Off ValAsta – Take Control of Your Health URL: https://www.valasta.net Promo Code: PODCASTS-VALASTA Connect with Dr. Lockitch Download your Guide to Nature's Colouful Antioxidants for Eye, Heart, Brain and Skin Wellness  Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at askdrgill@gmail.com to request a phone conversation or zoom call   Join the Growing Older Living Younger Facebook Community here    Share the Growing Older Living Younger podcast link for anyone you care about and invite them to subscribe to the podcast  

What if the most powerful breakthroughs in reversing chronic disease had less to do with new drugs—and everything to do with understanding human behavior? Type 2 diabetes is widely treated as a lifelong, progressive condition. But what if that assumption is wrong? In today's episode, we explore how reclaiming personal agency, supported by behavioral science and AI-driven personalization, can fundamentally reshape how you age—because age is just a number, but how you age is a choice. Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases associated with aging, yet conventional care often focuses on escalating medications rather than addressing the root metabolic problem. Many people are told decline is inevitable—even as complications multiply and quality of life diminishes. In this episode, we challenge that model. You'll learn why most healthcare solutions fail, how behavior—not willpower—is the missing link, and how personalized, AI-supported care can help people reverse diabetes rather than manage it indefinitely. Today's guest brings a radically different lens—one that integrates behavioral science, medicine, and human empathy to restore health and agency. John Oberg is a human behavior strategist, healthcare innovator, and CEO of Precina Health. He holds a Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California and an MBA focused on technology and public policy. John with his medical partner, leads one of the most compelling programs in metabolic health today, reporting diabetes reversal success rates as high as 98% by combining behavioral science, AI-driven personalization, and food-as-medicine.  Episode Timeline: 00:00 — Why behavior, not drugs, may hold the key to reversing chronic disease 03:00 — Rethinking Type 2 diabetes, aging, and why the conventional care model often fails 05:30 — John Oberg's path from behavior science to diabetes reversal innovation 08:30 — Transactional vs relational healthcare and why empathy changes outcomes 12:30 — The five-phase Precina Health protocol and managing treatment burden 18:00 — Small personalized changes versus radical lifestyle shifts—what really works 23:30 — How AI supports personalized care without replacing human connection 31:00 — One actionable step listeners can take today to reclaim health agency   Call to Action: Download your Checklist to Mind and Memory Boosting Strategies  Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at askdrgill@gmail.com  to request a phone conversation or zoom call   Join the Growing Older Living Younger Facebook Community here  Share the Growing Older Living Younger podcast link for anyone you care about and invite them to subscribe   Connect with John Oberg and Precina Health https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnoberg/ http://johnoberg.com/  

In recent years, headlines warning about microplastics in fish, water, and even the human body have triggered widespread anxiety. While fear-based narratives grab attention, they also keep the nervous system in a chronic stress state—driving inflammation, impaired decision-making, and accelerated biological aging. The question is no longer just environmental, but deeply personal: what happens when alarming headlines age us faster than reality? For those committed to healthy longevity, constant environmental alarmism can quietly undermine well-being. Chronic stress is a known driver of inflammation and epigenetic dysregulation. When fear replaces evidence, people make choices that are not only unnecessary—but often harmful to both human health and the environment.Chris DeArmitt, PhD, is an internationally recognized materials scientist and founder of the Plastics Research Council. After reviewing more than 6,000 peer-reviewed studies, he challenges widely accepted myths about plastics, microplastics, ocean pollution, and toxicity. His work is independent, unfunded, and published verbatim from the scientific literature—without political or emotional spin. Listeners will gain clarity on what microplastics research actually shows, why plastics often have the lowest environmental impact when assessed by life-cycle analysis, and how exaggerated claims distort public policy. This episode equips you with practical filters for evaluating environmental headlines and making rational, health-supportive choices.  Episode Timelines: 00:00 — Introduction and fear-based clickbait headlines  03:10 — Why media alarmism accelerates aging  05:38 — What materials science covers 10:52 — Why the Plastics Research Council was founded  15:47 — Materials life-cycle analysis and plastic bag myths  20:44 — Microplastics, exposure, and toxicity data explained 27:58 — Debunking floating plastic island and other myths  38:04 — Key takeaways for consumer rational decision-making  Connect with Chris DeArmitt Website: https://plasticsresearchcouncil.org   Call to Action: Download your Guide to Nature's Colourful Antioxidants Join the Growing Older Living Younger Community Contact Dr. Gillian Lockitch  at askdrgill@gmail.com to explore your personal roadmap to longer healthspan and living younger longer.  If you want information about how you can get your Prysm io, email me asap at askdrgill@gmail.com  

Many people enter retirement feeling uncertain, disconnected, or afraid of becoming irrelevant. In this episode, author and conscious aging advocate Wayne Lehrer reframes later life as a powerful third act—one that can be consciously designed for purpose, vitality, and authentic happiness. You'll learn how mindset, meaning, and daily practices shape not just how long you live, but how well you age. Wayne Lehrer is an author, sculptor, meditation teacher, and conscious aging advocate. A former World's Fair and theme-park designer and IMAX filmmaker, he now leads international workshops on purpose, vitality, and later-life fulfillment. His work integrates psychology, spirituality, and practical wisdom for aging consciously. Wayne Lehrer brings a rare multidisciplinary perspective shaped by careers in design, filmmaking, yoga, meditation, and health advocacy. After confronting his own third-act identity crisis in his early 60s, he distilled decades of insight into a practical framework for conscious aging. Modern longevity has given us decades of life beyond traditional retirement, yet few people are prepared for the psychological and identity challenges that come with it. Many experience boredom, depression, loss of purpose, or fear as familiar roles fall away. Aging is not only biological—it is deeply shaped by belief systems, emotional patterns, and purpose. Chronic stress, rumination, and disengagement quietly accelerate biological aging, while meaning, connection, and intention support healthspan and resilience. Listeners will learn the difference between circumstantial and authentic happiness, why identity loss—not aging itself—drives late-life distress, and how simple daily practices can transform later life into a period of contribution, creativity, and joy.  Episode Timeline:  00:00 — Introduction and reframing aging as a third act  03:50 — Wayne's early career and creative reinventions  10:20 — The turning point: identity loss in the early 60s  15:45 — Second-act vs third-act identities explained  20:55 — Why conscious aging is an art  28:30 — Circumstantial vs authentic happiness  34:30 — One behavior to stop immediately  37:45 — Final reflections on life purpose and retaining vitality   Connect with Wayne: https://www.instagram.com/lehrerwayne https://www.facebook.com/waynerobertlehrer https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-robert-lehrer-3a06957/ Call to Action: Download your Guide to Nature's Colourful Antioxidants Join the Growing Older Living Younger Community Contact Dr. Gillian Lockitch  at askdrgill@gmail.com to explore your personal roadmap to longer healthspan and living younger longer.  Leave a review to help others discover the show and share the link inviting them to subscribe to Growing Older Living Younger on their favorite podcast platform.  If you are in Canada and want information about how you can get your Prysm io, email me asap.

Women entering perimenopause and menopause are often told to "do more cardio," "eat less," and "push harder" to stay fit. Yet for many, these strategies lead to exhaustion, stalled progress, injuries, and declining confidence rather than improved health. As estrogen declines, muscle loss accelerates, recovery slows, and stress hormones become more influential on weight, sleep, and inflammation. Following outdated fitness rules during this phase can quietly accelerate biological aging and undermine long-term healthspan. Today's guest, Alicia Jones, combines kinesiology, sports nutrition, and compassionate coaching to help women train with their changing physiology rather than against it. Her work focuses on strength, resilience, and sustainable movement at every age. Alicia Jones is a women's health and fitness specialist with over 15 years of experience helping women over 45 build strength, energy, and confidence. She holds a BA in Kinesiology and certifications in national coaching, advanced sports nutrition, and group fitness. Alicia is the creator of Over 50 Fit & Fabulous and a passionate advocate for joyful, sustainable movement.  Episode Timeline: 00:00 — Introduction and the three myths women must unlearn  03:55 — Alicia's personal story and why healthy aging matters  09:00 — Myth #1: Doing more to weigh less  12:05 — Myth #2: Cardio over strength training  15:45 — Myth #3: Carbohydrates as the enemy  22:10 — Estrogen, muscle loss, and training differently in midlife  27:20 — Recovery, cardiac health, and training safely  31:15 — Red flags your fitness plan is harming you  32:50 — One simple action step to start today   Action Steps:  Be Proactive: Download Guide to Nature's Colorful Antioxidants Subscribe to Growing Older Living Younger on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help others discover the show.  Join the Growing Older Living Younger Community Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at ASKDRGILL or askdrgill@gmail.com  Contact Alicia Jones:  Facebook: www.facebook.com/aliciajoneshealthyliving.com YouTube:  youtube.com/aliciajoneshealthyliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajhealthy/ FREE masterclass: https://masterclass.aliciajoneshealthyliving.com/masterclass  

Canada's healthcare system is under unprecedented strain, with thousands of people experiencing serious harm—or death—while waiting for diagnostic procedures, specialist care, or life-saving treatments. Despite public trust in the system, delays have become a hidden personal risk that most Canadians fail to plan for. As we age, delays in diagnosis and treatment don't just affect outcomes—they accelerate physical decline, cognitive stress, emotional exhaustion, and financial vulnerability. Loss of access means loss of control, which directly undermines resilience, independence, and healthspan.  Ingrid Gahsner approaches healthcare delays through the lens of risk management. Drawing on decades of client experience, she reframes access to care as a foundational planning issue—one that deserves the same attention as financial or retirement planning.You'll discover why healthcare delays must be treated as a real, quantifiable risk, what alternatives exist within Canada and internationally, and how healthcare access planning can reduce physical, emotional, and financial harm—without abandoning public healthcare values. Ingrid Gahsner is a licensed Canadian risk management consultant with over 30 years of experience in insurance, corporate benefits, and compliance. She is the founder of IMI Canada Group Benefits and the author of Off the Wait List, helping Canadians protect their health, time, and financial security through proactive healthcare access planning. Episode Timeline: 00:00 — Why healthcare wait lists threaten healthspan  05:30 — What inspired Off the Wait List 10:25 — Ethical and structural failures in Canadian healthcare 16:20 — "Waiting isn't a strategy" explained 18:45 — How delays accelerate aging physically and emotionally 25:40 — What healthcare access planning really means 28:20 — Private clinics, concierge care, and real options 33:50 — First steps Canadians can take today 38:30 — Final thoughts on personal responsibility and resilience  Connect with Ingrid Gahsner: https://www.imicanada.co https://linkedin.com/in/ingrid-gahsner-b08634262 IG - @imicanada_  Action Steps:  Be Proactive. Download Guide to Nature's Colorful Antioxidants Subscribe to Growing Older Living Younger on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help others discover the show.  Join the Growing Older Living Younger Community Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at ASKDRGILL or askdrgill@gmail.com

Extreme diets dominate social media, but what actually happens inside your body when you follow them? In this episode, registered dietitian Andres Ayesta shares the results of a 60-day self-experiment comparing a carnivore diet with a whole-foods, minimally processed approach. Using lab testing, DEXA scans, and behavioral science, he reveals what truly changes—and what doesn't—when it comes to weight, body composition, energy, and long-term health as we age. Andres Ayesta is a registered dietitian, sports nutritionist, and founder of Planos Nutrition. With over 12 years of experience, he helps busy professionals over 30 lose fat, improve energy, and build sustainable habits using evidence-based nutrition and behavior change strategies. His work bridges clinical science with real-world practicality.  Episode Timeline 00:00 — Introduction and why this experiment matters  03:10 — Carnivore vs whole foods: defining the diets  08:45 — Designing a real-world, controlled self-experiment  15:30 — Energy, hunger, and the keto adaptation phase  21:30 — Lab results: cholesterol, ApoB, and liver markers  27:45 — DEXA scan findings and body composition truth  33:30 — Sustainability, behavior, and why diets fail  38:30 — The Core Five habits for lasting lifestyle change  44:00 — One action step listeners can start this week   Action Steps:  Download Guide to Nature's Coloful Antioxidants  Subscribe to Growing Older Living Younger on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help others discover the show.  Join the Growing Older Living Younger Community Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at ASKDRGILL Connect with the Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andresayesta YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andresayesta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andresthedietitian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andresayesta Website: https://planosnutrition.com/  

Chronic stress and burnout are often worn as a badge of honor, yet they can be powerful accelerators of biological aging. In this conversation, wellness entrepreneur and educator Erica Jones explains how persistent stress can disrupt sleep, increase inflammation, and influence mitochondrial function, hormones, and even gene expression through epigenetic pathways. Together, with the host, Dr. Gillian Lockitch, we focus on sustainable strategies that busy, high-capacity people can actually maintain - starting with the "unsexy basics" of hydration and sleep, plus boundaries that protect your nervous system. You'll also leave with one simple "try this today" reset to restore perspective when you feel overwhelmed. Erica Jones is a wellness entrepreneur and educator and the co-founder of Elevays, where she helps high performers build sustainable routines that support energy, focus, and longevity without burnout. With a background in biology and an early career in pharmaceutical sales, Erica transitioned into a root-cause approach to health through functional and holistic wellness. She has guided thousands of entrepreneurs, CEOs, and coaches toward greater clarity, balance, and resilience through practical, real-life strategies.   Episode Timeline  00:00 – Opening teaser: stress and biological aging. Why burnout and chronic stress can quietly accelerate aging, and why small daily shifts can help reverse the trajectory.  00:30 – Dr. Gillian Lockitch introduces the episode focus: stress, mitochondria, telomeres, hormones, inflammation, sleep, and longevity.  03:48 – Meet Erica Jones. Erica shares her work helping high performers build sustainable routines that support energy, focus, and longevity.  04:11 – From pharma to holistic wellness. Erica describes her biology background, early pharmaceutical sales career, and the pivot into holistic, root-cause health.  08:39 – The problem with "overwhelming wellness routines" Why drastic overhauls and intense routines backfire for busy people, and how to simplify to what's doable.  09:55 – Non-negotiables: hydration and sleep. The "unsexy basics" that protect the cell: consistent hydration (often with electrolytes) and prioritizing sleep.  11:35 – Electrolytes: a practical tool. Erica recommends an electrolyte option (LMNT) and explains how it can support consistent hydration.  13:48 – Real-life challenges and cravings. Dr. Lockitch shares how health events and medication shifts can change appetite, cravings, and weight management.  16:10 – How stress ages us at the cellular level. Epigenetic alteration, chronic inflammation, and lifestyle patterns that can turn on disease expression over time.  25:05 – What to stop doing now. Protect sleep, reduce late-night screens and blue light, and create boundaries with devices and always-on digital life.  29:28 – A common myth: waiting for the perfect time. Why "I'll get healthy after this busy season" keeps people stuck, and how constraints and commitment create change.  31:16 – Balancing work, family, and self-care. Erica's approach to focus, guilt-free boundaries, and a nightly wind-down routine to prevent burnout.  33:53 – Try this today: step outside. Fresh air and nature as a fast nervous-system reset that restores perspective and supports momentum.  36:00 – Wrap-up and where to connect. How to find Erica's free gift and resources, plus Dr. Lockitch's invitation to schedule a roadmap call.    Resources and Links Mentioned  Erica Jones and Elevays: https://eleves.com  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/elevays/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Elevays Erica's 5-Minute Daily Detox for Burned-Out Entrepreneurs (Free Download) → https://elevays.kit.com/f0d54afca5    Call to Action  Subscribe to Growing Older Living Younger on your favorite podcast platform. Leave a review to help others discover the show and share the link Join the Growing Older Living Younger Community Contact Dr. Gillian Lockitch  at askdrgill@gmail.com to explore your personal roadmap to longer healthspan and living younger longer. 

Early life trauma can leave lasting imprints on the brain, body, and emotional health well into later life, but healing is possible at any age. In this episode of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with memoirist and wellness practitioner, Wendy Correa about adverse childhood experiences, intergenerational trauma, and the profound healing power of self-awareness and creative expression. Wendy shares how writing her memoir, My Pretty Baby, became both a personal reckoning and a path to liberation. This conversation explores how movement, mindfulness, storytelling, and truth-telling can rewire resilience, restore joy, and help us age with purpose rather than pain. Wendy Correa is a writer, yoga practitioner, hiker, and licensed massage therapist with a background spanning film, television, radio, and music production in Los Angeles and Aspen. She holds bachelor's degrees in psychology and theater arts and is now based in Denver, Colorado. Her debut memoir, My Pretty Baby: Seeking Truth and Finding Healing, chronicles her journey of healing from childhood trauma through embodiment, creativity, and mindfulness, demonstrating that it is never too late to reclaim vitality and joy.  Episode Timeline  00:00 – Welcome and framing the conversation - Dr. Gillian Lockitch introduces the episode's focus on healing adverse childhood experiences and rewiring resilience later in life.  04:56 – The origin of the title My Pretty Baby - Wendy explains how a seemingly small childhood moment revealed a foundational family wound.  06:30 – Why publish a memoir at 69 - Choosing motherhood, life experience, and readiness over urgency and timing.  10:38 – Memory, trauma, and vivid recall - Why traumatic experiences are often remembered with intense clarity.  11:52 – Sense memory and embodied recall - How acting training and sensory awareness unlocked unprocessed grief and anger.  16:03 – Unacknowledged grief and lifelong impact - The consequences of losing a parent in childhood without emotional support.  19:17 – Emotional memory versus happy memory - Why fear-based experiences often imprint more deeply than joy.  21:37 – Understanding the ACE Study -An overview of adverse childhood experiences and their long-term health effects.  22:02 – Trauma, biology, and the nervous system  How early stress reshapes the brain, immune system, and stress response.  24:45 – Healing modalities that restore resilience  Yoga, meditation, sobriety, psychotherapy, creativity, and chosen community.  27:12 – Transformative encounters and human kindness  Stories of meaningful interactions that reinforced worth and belonging.  30:18 – Finding a publisher and reclaiming voice  How women-centered publishing empowered Wendy to share her truth.  34:45 – Becoming a cycle breaker  Why healing personal trauma can ripple outward to families and society.   Resources & Links Mentioned  My Pretty Baby: Seeking Truth and Finding Healing is her debut book. For more information, visit www.wendybcorrea.com. Research on Adverse Childhood Experiences  Call to Action Subscribe to Growing Older Living Younger on your favorite podcast platform and invite your friends to subscribe . Leave a review to help others discover the show.  Explore your personal roadmap to healing, resilience, and longer healthspan by connecting with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at askdrgill@gmail.com Join the Growing Older Living Younger Community

Chronic stress and anxiety are not just emotional experiences; they can quietly accelerate biological aging and undermine brain health. In this episode of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with integrative mental health expert Dr. Nicole Cain about how anxiety, panic, trauma, and unresolved stress shape the nervous system across the lifespan. Dr. Cain explains the critical differences between fear, anxiety, and panic, and how symptoms often serve as meaningful signals rather than disorders to suppress. This rich conversation offers science-backed, compassionate strategies to restore calm, improve resilience, and support healthy aging from the inside out. Dr. Nicole Cain is a licensed naturopathic physician based in Arizona with a master's degree in clinical psychology. She is a pioneer in trauma-informed, integrative mental health care, blending medical science, psychotherapy, EMDR, nutrition, and nervous system regulation to address anxiety and mood disorders at their roots. Dr. Cain is the author of Panic Proof: How to Rewire Your Brain for Calm in a Chaotic World and host of the Holistic Inner Balance podcast.  Episode Timeline  00:00 – Welcome and episode framing -Dr. Gillian Lockitch introduces the theme of retraining the brain for calm, focus, and joy as we age.  03:33 – Dr. Cain's personal journey into anxiety healing -A childhood shaped by hyper-attunement, family stress, and early medicalization of anxiety.  05:14 – Medication, burnout, and the limits of symptom suppression =How conventional approaches failed to resolve root causes and led to a pivotal turning point.  07:29 – Seasonal illness, stress, and nervous system patterns -Exploring how environment, family dynamics, and stress imprint the immune system.  08:27 – Anxiety versus panic - Clarifying distinctions between fear, anxiety, and panic through lived experience and physiology.  11:19 – Fear of change and uncertainty - How major life transitions can activate panic responses even in resilient individuals.  16:39 – Agency as the antidote to anxiety - Why reclaiming personal authority calms the nervous system more than explanations alone.  19:57 – Stress, inflammation, and accelerated aging - How chronic cortisol exposure affects the gut, brain, and immune system over time.  20:27 – The gut-brain axis and anxiety - A clinical example showing how gut inflammation drives cognitive and emotional decline.  24:53 – Trauma-informed care and adaptive events - Reframing trauma as adaptation and understanding when survival strategies become maladaptive.  28:52 – Personalized nutrition and body awareness - Why no single diet fits everyone and how curiosity leads to sustainable healing.  33:36 – Interoception and mindful self-observation - Learning to listen to the body without panic, avoidance, or over-fixing.  37:09 – Mindset, neuroplasticity, and imagination - How intention and mental rehearsal reshape brain wiring and biological outcomes.  40:43 – A simple breath practice for immediate calm - Using breath and vagal tone to restore balance and resilience.   Resources & Links Mentioned  Dr. Nicole Cain Panic Proof: How to Rewire Your Brain for Calm in a Chaotic World by Dr. Nicole Cain  The Holistic Inner Balance Podcast  https://www.DrNicoleCain.com/  https://www.PanicProof.com/  https://www.instagram.com/drnicolecain/  https://www.facebook/drnicolecain/   https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737883/panic-proof-by-dr-nicole-cain/  https://campsite.bio/drnicolecain   Call to Action  Join the Growing OlderLiving Younger Community Invite Your Friends to Subscribe to Growing Older Living Younger on their favorite podcast platform. Leave a review to help others discover the Growing Older Living Younger show.  Explore your personal roadmap to longer healthspan and emotional resilience by connecting with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at askdrgill@gmail.com  

What if the way you move could directly influence how well you age? In this episode of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Gillian Lockitch is joined by movement specialist and chiropractor Dr. Edythe Heus to explore how intentional, brain-engaged movement can become one of the most powerful tools for longevity. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Dr. Heus explains how subtle changes in movement reorganize fascia, enhance balance, sharpen cognition, and reduce fall risk. This conversation reframes exercise not as punishment, but as a playful, intelligent practice that supports vitality, resilience, and lifelong mobility. Dr. Edythe Heus is a chiropractor and movement innovator with more than 20 years of clinical experience specializing in applied kinesiology, functional neurology, and fascial health. She is the creator of REV6: A Revolution in Motion, a science-based brain-body training system designed to improve posture, balance, mobility, and cognitive engagement through sequenced, multidimensional movement. Her work bridges elite athletic performance, rehabilitation, and healthy aging, including seated and standing programs for older adults and assisted-living populations.               Episode Timeline  00:00 – Welcome and introduction -Dr. Gillian Lockitch introduces the episode and reframes movement as a longevity practice rather than a fitness goal.  03:12 – From chiropractic care to redefining movement  Dr. Heus shares her professional journey and explains how clinical kinesiology revealed gaps in traditional exercise approaches.  09:04 – Movement, neurology, and epigenetic potential - The conversation explores how complex movement patterns influence neural pathways, efficiency, and long-term vitality.  10:53 – Fascia as a whole-body communication network - Dr. Heus explains why fascia must be trained sequentially rather than in isolated segments.  13:19 – Fascia, energy, immunity, and pain relief. Real-world clinical stories illustrate how fascial manipulation transforms pain, mobility, and systemic function.  18:09 – Play, novelty, and perceived risk in movement - The role of instability and sensory engagement in keeping the brain present, curious, and resilient.  20:49 – Fall prevention and training eccentric strength - Why descending movements, foot sensation, and multi-planar training are essential as we age.  22:47 – Dance, cognition, and brain engagement - A discussion on why partner dance may be protective against cognitive decline and dementia.  27:29 – Equipment and accessibility for older adults - What participants need to begin REV6 safely at any age or ability level.  31:56 – Practical steps listeners can start today - Simple mindset shifts and movement experiments to introduce novelty, instability, and integration.  34:09 – Special offer and closing reflections - A limited-time REV6 promotion and final thoughts on aging with confidence and curiosity.   Resources & Links Mentioned  REV6: A Revolution in Motion official website  REV6 On-Demand Movement Programs  Special offer: 50 percent off three months of REV6 On-Demand using promo code DRLOCKITCH        Call to Action  Share this link to Invite your friends to subscribe to Growing Older Living Younger on their favorite podcast platform.  Leave a review to help others discover the show.  Join the Growing Older Living Younger community and explore your personal roadmap to longer healthspan.  Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch  at askdrgill@gmail.com to design a personalized plan for aging vibrantly and living younger longer.